Time and light are synonyms in Guy Sherwin’s films. His short films, like little black-and-white paintings that are also silent, contain bites from everyday life in a highly lyrical tone. If time is to be described in some way, this way is poetic: with no beginning or end, it can pounce at us from any corner. One day is like a drop filling up a container at regular intervals. Another is like a lightning brushing past the keys of a piano or a cloud touching the tousled leaves of a tree. Six brief and mysterious pieces that resemble haikus.

Tree and cloud 1977/78, 1'52''

Wind and water 1980, 2'44''

Light leaves 1978, 2'44''

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Clock Train 1978, 2'50''

Metronome 1978, 3'

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Tap 1978, 2'53''

Breathing 1978, 2'50''

Mei 2010, 3'

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Piano 2013, 2' 40''

Candle and clock 1978, 3'