↓ Shapeshift
Camouflage as a form of visual deception is an essential part of military operations. The camouflage of a physical object often works by breaking up the visual boundary of that object. This usually involves colouring the camouflaged object with the same colours as the background against which the object will be hidden. In the realm of deceptive half-truths, camouflage is realised by 'hiding' some of the truths.
Shapeshift is a film about the art of camouflage and deception, practiced at a German Military base where technicians are occupied with the fabrication of decoy weapons and stealth technology. Soldiers and technicians demonstrate aspects of their profession, elaborate on what they do, their motivation, and ethical difficulties that their work brings about. The interviews are combined with examples from the history of artistic involvement in military inventions and warfare. From experimentation with new materials to the invention of deceptive techniques and strategies. Modern camouflage, for instance, was developed in direct connection with the ideas and findings of the Cubists.
YEAR
2016
DURATION
20:37 minutes
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Brian D. McKenna
↓ Shapeshift
Camouflage as a form of visual deception is an essential part of military operations. The camouflage of a physical object often works by breaking up the visual boundary of that object. This usually involves colouring the camouflaged object with the same colours as the background against which the object will be hidden. In the realm of deceptive half-truths, camouflage is realised by 'hiding' some of the truths.
Shapeshift is a film about the art of camouflage and deception, practiced at a German Military base where technicians are occupied with the fabrication of decoy weapons and stealth technology. Soldiers and technicians demonstrate aspects of their profession, elaborate on what they do, their motivation, and ethical difficulties that their work brings about. The interviews are combined with examples from the history of artistic involvement in military inventions and warfare. From experimentation with new materials to the invention of deceptive techniques and strategies. Modern camouflage, for instance, was developed in direct connection with the ideas and findings of the Cubists.
YEAR
2016
DURATION
20:37 minutes
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Brian D. McKenna