In 2016, artist Taryn Simon inadvertently documented the Brexit ballot count at Alexandra Palace in London, becoming the only individual allowed to film this historic moment. Her video, displayed on two screens, provides a tension-filled yet understated portrayal of the vote counting process, contrasting the mundane act of paper sorting against the gravity of the Brexit decision. Simon reflects on the shock of witnessing the results and the heavier implications of the lightweight papers that symbolize citizens' choices, emphasizing the profound impact of political decisions.
Ultimately, it's just paper, says Simon, but it has such a heavy outcome for so many people.
I remember sitting there in extreme shock as they were calling out the results and being amazed how something could turn so quickly. It felt unreal.
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