The artwork, titled “In Free Fall (film still),” is a video piece created by Hito Steyerl in 2010. This work belongs to the Conceptual Art movement. The genre of the artwork is video, which often emphasizes ideas over formal aesthetics, frequently incorporating multimedia elements.
The artwork depicts a film still featuring a derelict airplane, with its body visibly damaged and the front portion stripped of any identifiable markings or features. The damaged fuselage is surrounded by disjointed remnants of various materials and debris, evoking a scene of abandonment and decay. In the background, a barren landscape stretches out, creating a stark contrast to the detailed disarray in the foreground. This imagery likely contributes to the conceptual narrative Steyerl aims to convey through her video piece, encouraging viewers to ponder the themes of disintegration, obsolescence, and the socio-political implications intertwined with such imagery.
