'Boxer' by Steven Sebring is a Poetic Film Featuring the Iconic Patti Smith
Kevin Young — April 17, 2012 — Art & Design
References: reedkrakoff & nowness
Today, NOWNESS.com showcases a major collaboration poetic short titled 'Boxer' by Steven Sebring.
It features the legendary musician and pop culture icon Patti Smith, who implements a freeform poem with a haunting feel; the reel is obscured and images are puzzling, much like a deep poem with undiscovered meaning. This short is a mashup between contemporary arts and fashion, where the dynamic duo Sebring and Smith get inspiration from the ReedKrakoff Boxer bag. The slow music in the background is by Smith's daughter, Jesse Paris.
“It's a pretty prosaic word that straddles the high-low divide,” explains Sebring. “A number of things came to mind: a box, a ring, a fighter of course, the culture of the boxing ring and how everyone is there as a witness and everyone blends together.”
It features the legendary musician and pop culture icon Patti Smith, who implements a freeform poem with a haunting feel; the reel is obscured and images are puzzling, much like a deep poem with undiscovered meaning. This short is a mashup between contemporary arts and fashion, where the dynamic duo Sebring and Smith get inspiration from the ReedKrakoff Boxer bag. The slow music in the background is by Smith's daughter, Jesse Paris.
“It's a pretty prosaic word that straddles the high-low divide,” explains Sebring. “A number of things came to mind: a box, a ring, a fighter of course, the culture of the boxing ring and how everyone is there as a witness and everyone blends together.”
Trend Themes
1. Haunting Poetic Shorts - Businesses can explore creating similar poetic short films that blend contemporary arts and fashion to evoke emotions and incorporate a sense of mystery.
2. Collaborating Across Industries - There is a trend for creatives from different industries - in this case, fashion and music - to collaborate and create new art forms that combine their respective areas of expertise.
3. High-low Divide - Businesses can experiment with the idea of combining high and low elements throughout their products or experiences, as seen with the ReedKrakoff Boxer bag that inspired 'Boxer'.
Industry Implications
1. Film - There is an opportunity for filmmakers to explore creating more poetic shorts that blend different art forms to create emotional experiences for viewers.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can collaborate with other industries to create unique products that have a deeper meaning and connection with consumers.
3. Music - Musicians can collaborate with filmmakers and fashion designers to create music and visuals that tell a story and evoke emotions in viewers and listeners.
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