fear Factor seven

FEAR FACTOR SEVEN is Caroline Locke’s seven screen video installation exploring the curious relationship we have with superstitions. From knocking on wood to saluting lone magpies this installation is an examination of the fear factor associated with superstition and perceived safety of rituals intended to counteract bad luck. In this new work, and as an expansion on the theme of opposition and reversal of Locke’s earlier pieces, she turns the idea of superstition on its head, deliberately spilling salt, crossing knives and breaking mirrors.

In collaboration with Su Ansell, Caroline Locke was nominated for the BBC Birmingham Short Film Award for their video short Will- (Will is the short film version of fear factor seven, considering similar themes).

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