"Arcana 7" by Virgil Vernier features a monochromatic watch set against a stark black background, emphasizing its geometric precision and minimalist elegance. The design, with its sharp lines and singular timepiece, suggests themes of time and modernity. Vernier employs a stark photographic style, focusing on the object’s form and shadow play. This work reflects Vernier’s exploration of the overlooked in contemporary life, inviting viewers to consider the interconnectedness of time, identity, and societal structures in a technologically evolving world. ...
Virgil Vernier works primarily in film, blending fiction, documentary, and experimental approaches to explore contemporary European life. His practice focuses on marginalized characters, social tensions, and the overlooked details of urban and suburban landscapes. Vernier’s films are attentive to atmosphere and environment, often using precise framing, long takes, and immersive soundscapes to convey the psychological and social textures of his subjects. He frequently investigates the intersection of individual experience and broader societal structures, creating narratives that reflect on identity, power, and community. In addition to feature-length projects, Vernier produces short and medium-length works, experimenting with narrative form, temporal structure, and visual composition. His practice draws on philosophical inquiry, observation, and a careful attention to gesture and spatial relationships, creating films that are both intimate and politically resonant. By situating personal stories within complex social and architectural contexts, Vernier constructs cinematic spaces where reality and fiction merge, encouraging viewers to consider the multiple layers of contemporary life. His work consistently examines the human condition, societal pressures, and the ways in which individuals navigate their environments. ...
