Jillian Mcdonald inserts her image digitally into TV and film scenes from three contemporary vampire stories – Twilight (New Moon), True Blood, and Being Human – in order to engage in a staring contest with the vampires. Time is suspended in the staring contests which no one wins and no one loses. Mcdonald takes on the subject of longing and places it into a paralyzed, competitive moment between two subjects, writ large on an architectural exterior. The video addresses hunger, duration, competition, attention, and desire.
Jillian McDonald
Jillian McDonald incorporates performance into videos, installations, and audience participation-based projects. Her work examines popular film genres such as romance or horror in relation to their effect on audience and society. Recent solo shows and projects include Lilith Performance Studio in Sweden and Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center in New York.