Death By Diamonds And Pearls

Directed by Carioca of the Romanian based Studioset collective, Death by Diamonds and Pearls is a mesmerizing, multi-video series of surreal vignettes themed around beauty (And the toll it takes), accompanied by the brooding score of Massive Attack. Some absolutely stunning visuals, left open to interpretation by the viewer. I only offered my own interpretation of this beautiful piece, so find your own meaning in it if you're so inclined.



A second video in the series was released just recently, following the evolution of a figure sitting atop a nest of gold eggs. The evolution follows a similar theme of pain, but it's strangely beautiful as well. If you're into these types of visuals, I'd also highly recommend checking out the unsettling music videos for Gesaffelstein's tracks.

Oba-Chan

'Oba-Chan' means aunt in Japanese, and this particular Oba-Chan is an incredibly inspiring one, showing off how even at the age of 85, she still continues to diligently work the land she owns, 63 years and counting. It's a snapshot into a simple life, yet one full of hard work, dedication and ultimately a wonderful sense of serenity, masterfully directed and edited by MacKenzie Sheppard. I couldn't help but smile at the end of this wonderful visual vignette.