Persistence of political vision.
Thaumatrope
Two images intertwined
entangled, frozen in memory
in spinning-time.
Held together by a string
how long can they persist?
Can a couple so far apart
coexist?
If strings are pulled precisely
and images are managed
these two at polar extremes
may join together and be seen
as if to kiss.
Zoetrope
Multiple images in a line
vivid scenes caught in time
unethical moments recognized
as having come full circle.
Seen in a modern light
and viewed with interest
through a crack in time
and with one eye shut
they seem to play out differently
with a movement of their own
and present a peep-show
of weakness and discord.
Praxinoscope
His reflected image
is seen with eyes wide open
as the latest inventive art
for now, his inner circle
is uncovered and illuminated.
Can his running time extend
long enough to complete the dream?
With the Magic Lantern
cast to background
is he the one
who will take center stage
or is he another “Luminous Shadow”
from Theatre Optique?
The lamp is lit. The scene is set.
We watch in wonder.