film stills © Shen Xin

Warm Spell

digital video, 34:22, 2018

Shot on the Thai island of Ko Yao Yai and set amidst environmental changes, Warm Spell explores the economic and cultural challenges the island faces as it shifts from a predominantly farming community to one dependent on tourism. The work constructs a ghostly presence, weaving it through the traces of disparities in climate changes, and aspects in experiences of tourism that have been racialised.

Cast: Katechaya Angkoolcharoenporn

Cinematographer: Johann Arens

Writer, Director, Editor: Shen Xin

Assistant Director: Liu Yun

Translators: Piet Van Der Heijden, Rapeepat Jumnongji, Issara Thonglert, Parinda Wanitwat

Colourist: Jason R. Moffat

Sound Design and Mix: Jochen Jezussek

Co-commissioned by Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art and Salford University Art Collection. Supported by Elephant Trust London and Rijksakademie Amsterdam.