El Mariachi
video, 2’27’’
2007
The video „El Mariachi” pictures a ludicrous journey of four young mariachies trying to find their way on the slippery streets of medieval Tallinn. They are probably lost in time and space but stay undeniably true to their mission of beauty and righteousness. What is the the content of the mariachie´s guitar cases remains to be decided by the viewers and the stage of corruption of their postmodern minds.
Excile is a daily way of being for many of us and bathtub used in the video becomes an image that best describes the nature of it.
Bomb Babies
video, 4'41''
2007
This video documents a beautifully peaceful yet fluttered journey taking place in medieval scenery of the old town of Tallinn. Action involves the characters known from Arrowgroup’s previous projects – Snow-White and Prince. They seem to have had some babies … bomb babies. They also seem to have somehow earned some approval… At least from the church and from their parents.
Difficult times call for difficult choices…
The situation is controversial but strangely reasureing in it’s violently beautiful and meditative nature.
Edward's Dance
video, 3'
2007
In this video camera follows a reincarnation of the character known from modern fairytale, Edward Scissorhands, as he tries to service the residents of Tallinn according to his best judgment. But as usual the best intentions do not always bring the best results.
The anticipation of violence and desperate cry for help of the exciled lonely spirit are underlined by the choice of music and the sound of randomly cutting scissors in the video.
Round shape of the picture also emphasizes the status of characters alike in the world to work and live in…