I Killed You a Dozen Times

I killed you a dozen times, but you won’t go away. Maybe it’s because you’ve killed me first. You obliterated my world and left me to die. Out in the cold, on a strange new globe. But then I realised, I did this to myself.
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"I Killed You a Dozen Times" immerses observers in a captivating exploration of the aftermath of a traumatic breakup. The protagonist, driven to erase the other person from their existence, finds themselves exiled to a chilling and unfamiliar realm. As they confront the relentless echoes of their pain, the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, creating a surreal and introspective experience. Through video and mixed media art, this project delves into the depths of loss, unveiling the lingering emotional reverberations that shape our lives long after love is lost.
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'I Killed You a Dozen Times' combines a short film/video installation (single screen, 6 minutes 21 seconds) with a series of original Polaroid based collage mixed media pieces (17 works, 50 x 50 cm).

Curtiz:
The brutal loss of someone special is an experience that has touched us all at some point in our lives. Whether it is the heart-wrenching breakup with a lover, the devastating departure of a dear person, or even the profound loss of an animal companion, the emotions that accompany such events are complex and difficult to articulate. A mix of sadness, desperateness, and anger intertwine, creating a tumultuous journey through the depths of our souls.

With my project, "I Killed You a Dozen Times," I embarked on a creative exploration of these visceral and raw emotions, seeking to evoke the depths of sorrow and pain without offering solace or resolution. It is an artistic study that delves into our darkest side, unraveling the multifaceted aspects of loss and the powerful forces it awakens within us.