Filmed at a lighthouse in northern England, this work consists of seven shots that alternate between the rotating lighthouse bulbs and footage looking out to sea. Dean was inspired by the story of Donald Crowhurst (1932–1969), an amateur sailor who died while attempting a solo voyage around the world. The ‘disappearance’ referred to in the work’s title can be seen as a reference both to Crowhurst’s death and to the sunset the film depicts.
塔西塔·迪恩（1965—）
《消失在海上》1996年
彩色有声电影、16毫米胶卷、放映机
14分钟
泰特所有，1998年购藏
这件作品拍摄于英格兰北部的一座灯塔，由七个镜头组成，旋转的灯塔灯泡和眺望大海的片段交替出现。迪恩的灵感来自唐纳德·克劳赫斯特（1932—1969）的故事，他是一位业余水手，在尝试独自环游世界的过程中死去。作品标题中的“消失”，既可以理解为克劳赫斯特的死亡，也可以看作是影片所描绘的夕阳。
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Collection
Not in ACMI's collection
Previously on display
13 November 2022
ACMI: Gallery 4
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
LN189702
Curatorial section
Light → Dean
Measurements
14 mins
Object Types
Artwork
Moving image file/Digital
Materials
Film, 16 mm, projection, colour and sound