A Collection of Six Films
Anthony Ellis
About the Collection
Natural Systems brings together six films by the artist, Anthony Ellis, created at irregular intervals over a five-year period, alongside Anthony’s correspondent practices in photography, painting and writing. The films were photographed and produced independently but, as with so many projects that are realised across prolonged silences, the conjoint meanings of the works have become apparent with increasing distance.
The Films
The works are exhibited in a single showreel format, accessible above, lasting around twelve minutes. To skip to a film, see the reel timings listed below.
Part One | 28 August—8 October 2025
1. Deansgate-Cornbrook (1'28")
2. Gardening (4'14")
3. Field Fold (2'21")
Part Two | 9 October—19 November 2025
4. Ireland Films (1'28")
5. Wales Films (4'14")
6. Natural Systems (2'21")
Booklet with Film Synopses
An accompanying booklet, with extended introduction and film synopses, is available to download here.
About the Artist
Anthony Ellis is a UK-based artist, writer and filmmaker. He studied at Manchester School of Art and the Royal College of Art, London. His work encompasses several activities including photography, painting, filmmaking and writing, often focussing on correlative and reciprocal trajectories across urban and rural environments. He has exhibited, presented and screened work at various galleries and museums including Tate galleries, Castlefield Gallery, Exhibition Research Lab (LJMU) and Holden Gallery (MMU), and has written for Corridor 8 and Screenworks.
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