Line Space & Illusions

The scenario of this documentary film about the monumental commissions Marijke de Goey has realised the last 5 years is built on three main lines. In a narratively interesting way we use the visual contrast between small and large scale works; as a contrast with the impressive static and abstract shots that can be made from the large-scale works, we use the humourous and dynamic aspects of small works like the jewelry she designed and the so-called “Cartoons”; and, to give an impression of the size and scale of the big sculptures, we mix throughout the film shots showing the assembly and the installation of the sculptures with shots showing the resulting images for the onlookers that move in the space around them (along railways and highways and huge buildings for example). I trust in this way we are able to show the specific integrity of Marijke de Goey’s oeuvre, as well in small as in large objects. The narrative line of the scenario as a whole, is focused on calling up for the viewer of the film the ultimate impression that Marijke de Goey does use a minimal visual language while, time and again, the illusion she creates with it is one of meaningful space. Her objects are no ornaments for the landscapes they are standing in, but they determine the character of each place. Each one of them eventually turns into a dynamic, comprehensive sign for its surroundings.

Cast

Marijke de Goey