Gillian Wearing’s ‘Dancing In Peckham’ is a film where she filmed herself dancing in the middle of a shopping centre. To me this is a striking piece of film which has subtle links to social activism as it goes against something we are use to seeing in normal social behaviour and is proven by the people in the background reactions. What stands out to me the most is how Gillian is dancing to no sound and the actions of the passers by. I think their reactions are interesting and how no one asked why she was dancing or stopped to stare. It makes me wonder what they are thinking, who are they, where are they going. The compostion in the video is very busy and passers by are caught on camera and sometimes walking in front of the shot which also leads your eye to focus on different things such as how the passers by are dressed and their facial expressions. The piece tells me that Gillian is a very brave individual, as it must of been a very intimdating experience and it makes me question personal indentity. The video also makes me question society now and how passers by would react if they saw someone doing that today. Would passers begin to film, laugh, join in, stop her?
The artwork captures spontaneous dance performances by ordinary people in a seemingly mundane urban setting, highlighting the contrast between daily routines and moments of personal joy. This piece invites viewers to reflect on the intersection of public and private life. For those involved in academic projects, utilizing a dissertation writing service can be invaluable for structuring and articulating their ideas effectively, ensuring clarity and depth in their research.