All Trace Is Gone, No Clamour for a Kiss

All Trace Is Gone, No Clamour for a Kiss VideoFilm InformationYear of commission: 2021Year of release: 2022CreditsArtist: Chris Zhongtian YuanMusic: Kevin G. DavyIn a nondescript forest, two exiled individuals are about to reincarnate into the next life while striking up an intimate conversation on family legends, collective histories, love tales and folklore. The film, shot on 16mm film, animation and archival materials, is divided into five chapters: Mother; A Love Story; The Tower; Unknown Land; Haunted Island. The dialogue between the two characters appears only on screen, as the film is led by a sonic narrative – a score composed for the work by British trumpeter Kevin G. Davy.Co-commissioned by FLAMIN and V.O Curations; supported through FLAMIN Fellowship 2021-22 and V.O Curations Autumn 2021 Residency; additional production support from not/nowhere; supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council EnglandFind out more about Chris Zhongtian YuanPortrait of Chris Zhongtian Yuan Chris Zhongtian Yuan, All Trace Is Gone No Clamour for a Kiss (2022), film still. Developed through the FLAMIN Fellowship. Chris Zhongtian Yuan, All Trace Is Gone No Clamour for a Kiss (2022), film still. Courtesy of the artist Chris Zhongtian Yuan, All Trace Is Gone No Clamour for a Kiss (2022), installation view, V.O. Curations, London You may also like The Glass Essays River Yuhao Cao Happy World Traveller? Seema Mattu Cabbage Holly Márie Parnell