Nirvana Alchemy Film (16mm black & white film soaked in lithium mineral hot springs, pennyroyal tea, doused in mud, sopped in bleach, cherry antacid and laxatives – jumping by Finn West & Jwest) draws upon the discomforting theme of expelling things from the body, taking inspiration from the songs of the band Nirvana.
The film has been subjected to a series of physical treatments appropriate to the subject matter. This technique is employed through much of West’s work, and can also be seen in her striking contributions to this year’s Compendium programme.