Ha ha II, 2024
2-Channel video, 1 min, 4K, colour, silent
Credits
Idea, Director, Producer, Clown, Editing Noora Geagea
Camera / Drone Joey Holder
Ha ha, 2023, video still
Ha ha, 2023, 2,55 min, 4K, colour, stereo, (excerpt)
Credits
Idea, Director, Producer, Clown, Editing Noora Geagea
Laughter Niko Saarela
Camera Sakke Hietalahti
The inception of the works Ha ha and Ha ha II are rooted in the collective emergencies of our contemporary world, exploring the dichotomy of individual artificiality and the imperative to forge ahead amid global crises. The archetypal figure of the clown serves as a conduit for both a sense of helplessness and a rebellious spirit. The moral contradictions that surface in the face of world crises often appear insurmountable on a personal level, yet the exigencies of the situation compel us to make choices.
The works by Geagea refrain from offering explicit moral directives; instead, they beckon the viewer to introspect, contemplating the significance of the clown's character within the artwork. Distilling something essential from our era, bypassing an overreliance on contextualising language, the work presents simple yet potent scenarios—images charged with meaning. In the intricate landscape of crises, a compelling image can speak volumes, transcending language barriers and inciting viewers to action.
Hence, these artworks communicate not just a sense of helplessness, but also convey themes of activism, and hope. Ha ha and Ha ha II stand as an autonomous pieces within a series of looped films, contributing to a larger narrative.