Still Standing

"Still Standing" the masterpiece by both Bruno Nadeau and in corporation with Jason Lewis, brings a new standard to the idea of what literary text is in terms of using technology. The author describes this piece as a reflection of the "collapse of the interval" phenomenon of culture. With this being said, it brings across the idea that in our culture, people are more prone to just glance at a sighting and just continue to go about their day.

Nadeau and Lewis both come together in this interactive video and first displays text (both letters and words) fluttering gently on the floor on a huge white screen. Once someone walks in front of the projection, the text is gently kicked up into the air as if the movement is pushing it or kicking it. Once the person stands completely still, it is only until the that the text absorbs the outline of the person that the words stop shaking and become more eligible to read.

[Person shown with movement - the text is moved around]

[Person staying still - the text adheres to the outline of his body]

The poem called "Seeking Sedation", written by the creators is read as:

five chapters of addiction for my perpetual commotion
bring by brain to a stop

the inception of sedation is needed
for the waves to break and the spin to reduce

letters to literal the motionless moment
hides for my sight to seduce

I really appreciated the social critique on both culture as well as other pieces depicting stories while utilizing technology. I can understand that yes, a lot of people spend their time and just glance at something without really absorbing what it really is. Also, some other pieces can just be 'click easy' that allows the viewer to consume as much as they want rather than to consume for what it is intended to be.


My process was simple, I watched the video multiple times (both on mute and with sound) to take in the visuals as much as possible. The visuals are both the main concept as well as gripping point for the viewer. It has one message, slow down and take it all in.