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Tacita Dean is best known for her work in 16mm film, although she utilises a variety of media including drawing, photography and sound. Her films often employ long takes and steady camera angles to create a contemplative atmosphere. She has also published several pieces of her own writing, which she refers to as 'asides,' which complement her visual work. Since the mid-1990s her films have not included commentary, but are instead accompanied by often understated optical sound tracks.
Tacita Dean is a renowned British visual artist and filmmaker based between Berlin and Los Angeles who is celebrated for her profound engagement with analogue media and the physicality of 16mm film.
She is known for her contemplative, slow cinema works such as Craneway Event, JG, and The Green Ray, which often examine the passage of time and the fragility of historical memory.
Her work spans 16mm film, photography, and sound, characterized by long takes, minimal narration, and an unwavering commitment to the analogue format as a primary medium for artistic expression.
Tacita Dean is a Royal Academician, having been elected to the Royal Academy of Arts in 2008.