ABSENCE/Precense

Absence/ Presence was shot on Black Magic in Tabernas desert, Spain, march, 2023

In their collaborative project "Absence/Presence," artists Julia Flux and Hamish Logan delve into the urgent issues of desertification and water scarcity in Spain's Tabernas region. This visual poem captures and translates the natural forces of wind and water into evocative movements and images. By utilizing a strong abstract visual language and spoken word, the project raises critical awareness about the profound impacts of climate change on both the environment and socio-economic migration. Central to their research is the question, "What can a body take and which body are we talking of?"—an inquiry that examines the limits and resilience of both human and ecological bodies in the face of escalating environmental challenges. "Absence/Presence" poignantly reflects on which bodies are affected and considered as valid and the broader implications of climate-induced transformations.