The Widow Series is a collection of solo, movement based videos. In each creation, the Widow character explores the contours of grief and transcendence through ritualized gesture. Her defining black dress, heels, and unfurling belt form a visual leitmotiv that sets the stylistic and emotional tone throughout the series. Archetypal subtexts—the movie star; the femme fatale; the survivor; the lonely wanderer—arise and dissolve, creating a symbolic arena for the investigation of female agency in the wake of loss.

Created and performed by Jil Guyon
Original Score: Chris Becker
Cinematography: Valerie Barnes