Exhibiting the heartfelt relationship with her grandparents, Page 6 documents how Beth Cummings uses the archive to rediscover historical narratives. This chapter examines subtle creases and inkblots where the camera becomes her contemporary set of eyes. Supporting her installation practice, Cummings presents an enveloping, 2-channel installation to texturally explore the narrated anecdotes.
Project
Fine Art 
Installation view
Page 6 Clip
a short extract of the digital film. 2-channel moving image installation, projection, recording archival photographs, diary extracts, 35mm slides and footage taken from the Imperial War Museum’s archive (235 x 180cm)
a short extract of the digital film. 2-channel moving image installation, projection, recording archival photographs, diary extracts, 35mm slides and footage taken from the Imperial War Museum’s archive (235 x 180cm)

Installation view

Installation view

Installation view