Catherine Sullivan: Triangle of Need August 29, 2007

What do the Neanderthals have in common with an early 20th-century American industrialist? What are the connections between Nigerian cinema and a sprawling mansion comprising four centuries of architectural styles? These are some of the elements -- physical and conceptual -- that make up Catherine Sullivan's new film project, making its world premiere at the Walker in August. In the multichannel video installation 'Triangle of Need', Sullivan orchestrates exceedingly complex sets of ideas and participants to weave a nuanced story about evolution, class, wealth and poverty and the inequalities and injustices in our global economy.