Catherine Yass

25 Jun-4 Sep 2011

Overview

Catherine Yass is a leading contemporary photographer and film-maker whose work captures the psychological impact of architectural space. This exhibition presents her new and recent work from the last decade. A highlight of the exhibition is 'Lighthouse' (2011), a film work featuring the Royal Sovereign Lighthouse situated five miles out to sea, just visible from the Pavilion. Lighthouse reflects the nature of the structure as the camera – placed on a helicopter, boat and with a diving team – slowly moves up, down and around the platform and into the sea, disrupting the viewers’ spatial order and boundaries. 'Lighthouse' is one of a series of films on display in the exhibition alongside her vivid signature lightbox photographs. 'Lighthouse' is a new film commissioned by the De La Warr Pavilion.