The Conservatory | 2005

“The Conservatory” is a short documentary produced during the summer of 2005. It is a glimpse into the lives of retired couple Janet & Ricardo who have recently moved from a bungalow in the suburbs of Montreal, to a one-bedroom apartment in an 11-floor condominium complex in Ottawa, Ontario. I initially developed an interest in the building because of the many services that are offered within it: a library, tuck shop, doctor’s office, gym, sauna, and game room. These amenities help to promote the complex as a safe, self-contained residence for retirees. But as the project grew, it was not so much about the oddness of the place where Janet & Ricardo live, as it was about their relationship to one another, their thoughts on growing older together, and what a few days in their life is like.

Exhibited at Galleri Rotor
Oct. 2005, Gothenburg, Sweden

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The Conservatory \| 2005 “The Conservatory” is a short documentary produced during the summer of 2005. It is a glimpse into the lives of retired couple Janet & Ricardo who have recently moved from a bungalow in the suburbs of Montreal, to a one-bedroom apartment in an 11-floor condominium complex in Ottawa, Ontario. I initially developed an interest in the building because of the many services that are offered within it: a library, tuck shop, doctor’s office, gym, sauna, and game room. These amenities help to promote the complex as a safe, self-contained residence for retirees. But as the project grew, it was not so much about the oddness of the place where Janet & Ricardo live, as it was about their relationship to one another, their thoughts on growing older together, and what a few days in their life is like. Exhibited at Galleri Rotor Oct. 2005, Gothenburg, Sweden View video	get the flash player to see this player. Load times will vary depending on the speed of your internet connection. If the video playback is slow or stutters try pausing and let the video download completely before playing it.