shadowlands, video, music by you of all people [ed ahrens, phil redman, steve tyska, thomas ferrella, nick orlowski, kevin schaefer], 2021
aaron granat and thomas ferrella
This project is founded on an aesthetic engagement with natural phenomena. We hope to sensitize people to their surroundings and in particular to the changes that are occurring as a result of our arrogant land management practices. This film focuses on the use of road salt and the subsequent proliferation of Phragmites australis. A plant that is aggressively changing our wetland ecosystems. shadowlands will foster a healthier relationship between the viewer and their natural surroundings, which is so important in a time when the environment needs fierce advocates.
Sponsored by Wisconsin Salt WiseSalt is a permanent pollutant. All the salt that we apply to pavement in the winter, and our water softeners year-round, ends up in our freshwater. Wisconsin Salt Wise is a coalition of organizations from across the state working together to reduce salt pollution in our lakes, streams and drinking water.
Thank you to Garver Events, Audio for the Arts, BlueStem Jazz, THE BRIDGE [Paris, a transatlantic network for jazz and creative music], Wisconsin Salt Wise
Monona/Madison, Wi | www.vimeo.com/aarongranat | www.ferrella.com | www.youofallpeople.studio