PYLON

PYLON is a video mixed media installation by artist James Paddock that deals with the topic of Psychosis or precisely Schizophrenia. Edited by James Paddock and Richard Trebilcock in 2020. Taking the viewer on a journey with a psychotic young woman Lilly who travels on foot as a psychotic experience unravels. The artwork uses moving image and a light touch of special audio techniques (binaural sound) to convey the psychotic experience. Credits on pylon installation: Director: James Paddock Director of Photography: Rob Luckins Sound recordist and backing track: Richard Gott Editor: Luke Drake Project Management: Kye Wilson Dramaturgy: Phil Ralph Performers: Lily: Amber Weyman Dog Walker: Gillian Tully Voice Over: Phil Ralph and Fern Smith Chihuahua dog: Limoni Dog Trainer: Corinne Annunziata Thanks to: Celia Davies, Penny Harris, Alys Scott-Hawkins, Julian Leost, Sarah Richmond, Agata Wojcieszkiewicz and all at Drop the Mask Productions. PYLON is supported by public funding through the National Lottery Project Grants from Arts Council England.