Ryan Trecatin

Ryan Trecatin uses himself and his friends in his videos. He transforms his friends into characters, giving them general instructions but also allowing them to improvise. In this way, the characters appear to develop their own intricate narrative that is secluded from the other characters, perhaps commenting on the construction of the ‘self’ in the modern day. Perhaps what makes Trecatin’s work so captivating is the way that he combines directed and spontaneous acting.