You Asked, Art Answered

To tackle the question “What does it mean to be British?”, Maple took to the streets to interview members of the public. Back in her studio, Maple then dressed up as four iconic British figures – Queen Victoria, Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, and Paul McCartney – and lip synced to the answers.

In Laurence’s short film, the question “Do I have free will?” is visible on the far wall as two dancers discover a games console controller and enter into a high energy dance of fighting and racing, trying to gain control over themselves and each other.

Godden’s concept for her short film created in response to the question “Is there anybody out there?” takes her behind the internet, where she ends up inside the screen, looking out. This film touches on our attachment to the internet and its effects on the loneliness crisis, which is a growing issue across the globe.

In his animation, Holden uses an avatar to answer the question “What is love?” Recognizable song lyrics and titles are recited through the artist's cartoon twin, who walks through a 3D re-imagining of Holden's spoken word.

Mapfumo takes on the question “What if I fall?” through a fictional film about an athlete who has to outrun two bullies after they steal her bag. Mapfumo touches on the anxieties around success and failure, and creates an inspiring film about overcoming the fear of falling – literally and metaphorically.

Cave’s take on the question “How do you know you’re in love?” uses papier-mâché puppets to show different perspectives on the feeling of being in love. This short film is written and performed by the artist and is accompanied by Cave’s own illustrations.