A Dense Fog

In 1884 John Merrick was a side-show in a circus in London. He was called the Elephant Man because his skull, much larger than normal, was shaped like an elephant’s skull.
In order to hide, he wore a cloak and mask. The public knew him only as a man behind a costume. The character of this costume created his identity. He never spoke to anyone.

Film with installation
‘A Dense Fog’ is a 20 minute, silent, Super 8 film which was completed in August 1977. It is the story of a man who wears a disguise. He is seen by all the passengers on a ship which is enveloped in a dense fog. The film consists of a series of titles which are interspersed with images.