By borrowing existing structures of games and play in her work, Al-Ani investigates the unfolding relationships between the participants.
In 'Reel', Al-Ani focuses the camera on five pairs of feet performing, with varying degrees of confidence, a simple Irish dance. One pair of feet lead, the others follow. The performers become incidental, as their relationship of co-operation and dependency, both on the other participants, and on a knowledge of the steps, becomes apparent.
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Stills from Reel
