Michael Thomsen / Tethered to the Ether
I had the opportunity to photograph behind the scenes of *Tethered to the Ether*, a film by artist and filmmaker Michael Thomsen. The production unfolded like one of Thomsen’s assemblages brought to life — a world of found objects, constructed spaces
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Person wearing a black hat and dark clothing, possibly wearing glasses, holding a camera or phone, surrounded by green foliage, with motion blur effect.
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
An air purifier with a glowing blue light on the front. A small green insect, possibly a fly, is on top of the blue light. The device is plugged into an outlet, and the background is dark.
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Clare Hoogesteger / as Tulip / Tethered to the Ether
A person wearing a protective face mask with a visor and a beige jacket in an industrial or warehouse setting.
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Martin Stolen / Marcus / Tethered to the Ether
Close-up view of decorative carved and painted woodwork with intricate details and warm tones.
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
A person wearing face paint resembling a skeleton, sunglasses, a black hat, and a dark jacket holding an umbrella at night, with a house and cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up of a mechanical object with blue vent-like slats and black casing, possibly part of an electronic device.
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Dark room with a computer screen showing a cosmic or starry background. Several illustrations or posters of skulls are visible, some with a smoky or ethereal appearance.
Dark indoor scene with a tall ladder, hanging lights, and various cables. The background includes a white wall and some illuminated equipment.
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Clare Hoogesteger / Tethered to the Ether
Clare Hoogesteger / as Tulip / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Pink flamingo lawn ornament on grass with a blue sky background.
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether / Director Michael Thomsen & Producer Kate Iverson
Making of / Tethered to the Ether / Michael Thomsen & Clare Hoogesteger
Making of / Tethered to the Ether / Michael Thomsen
Making of / Tethered to the Ether / Cinematographer Damien Kussian
Junkyard Scene / Tethered to the Ether
Junkyard Scene / Tethered to the Ether
Michael Thomsen / Director / Tethered to the Ether
Clare Hoogesteger / as Tulip / Tethered to the Ether
Channel 6 Studio / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether / Cinematographer Damien Kussian
Making of / Tethered to the Ether / Cinematographer Damien Kussian
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether / John Tribbett as The Thief
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Channel 6 Studio / Tethered to the Ether
Michael Thomsen / Director / Tethered to the Ether
Michael Thomsen & Damien Kussian / Tethered to the Ether
John Tribbett / The Thief / Tethered to the Ether
Damien Kussian / Cinematographer / Tethered to the Ether
A person wearing face paint resembling a skeleton, glasses, and a black hat is holding an umbrella and taking a selfie outdoors at night with a dark sky and clouds in the background.
Making of / Tethered to the Ether / Damien Kussian
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Michael Thomsen / Rogue Buddha Gallery
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
A person wearing a black coat with a reflective face mask, which has the number 5.1 and a percentage sign written on it, taking a mirror selfie outdoors in winter.
Close-up of a concrete wall with a metal pipe attached to it.
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Clare Hoogesteger / as Tulip / Tethered to the Ether
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Michael Thomsen / Rogue Buddha Gallery
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Michael Thomsen / Rogue Buddha Gallery
Martin Stolen, Clare Hoogesteger & Michael Thomsen / Tethered to the Ether
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Michael Thomsen / Rogue Buddha Gallery
Michael Thomsen / Rogue Buddha Gallery
Silhouette of a hand adjusting or using a sewing machine, with bright light shining from behind, creating a contrast between dark and light areas.
Clare Hoogesteger & Michael Thomsen / Tethered to the Ether
Director Michael Thomsen / Tethered to the Ether
Clare Hoogesteger / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Making of / Tethered to the Ether
Director Michael Thomsen / Tethered to the Ether
Director Michael Thomsen / Tethered to the Ether
A projector mounted on a stand projecting light onto a white wall in a dark room with shelves in the background.
A man and a woman are sitting closely together outdoors at night. The man, wearing a leather jacket, is hugging the woman, who has brown hair and is wearing a denim jacket. The background is dark with blurred trees and some scattered leaves on the gr
Close-up of a decorative round wall mirror with a sunburst metal frame and a heraldic emblem in the center.
A man with glasses and a bald head standing in a workshop surrounded by equipment and tools.
A person wearing a yellow hoodie with the hood pulled over their head, partially covering their face, in an indoor setting with tables and chairs in the background.
A person with curly hair is wearing a transparent raincoat with black trim and an orange shirt underneath. The scene is dark and lit by a warm, orange light.
Motion-blurred image of a wooded path with trees on both sides, a wooden railing along the path, and and a person walking in the distance, taken during dusk or dawn.
Nighttime backyard scene with two men talking, one holding a drink, trees, a house, and clouds with the moon in the cloudy sky.
A flashlight positioned on the hood of a white vehicle during nighttime, illuminating the surface with bushes visible in the background.
A person standing outside at night with a professional video camera mounted on a tripod, capturing the scene. The person is near a wooden structure, with trees and parked cars in the background under a dark sky.
A person operating a camera on a tripod, recording or taking photos in a room with wooden flooring.
Close-up of a stacked pile of black plastic trays or pallets with several white paper labels attached, in an outdoor setting with snow and parked cars in the background.
Black and white photo of a person sitting at a table with plastic bags around them, possibly in a setting like a store or warehouse.
A person lying on a bed or couch, holding a yellow pillow, surrounded by green leafy plants.
Close-up of a person's leg with a black fitness tracker on their ankle.
Close-up of a vintage car's front grille and headlight, with a camera and electronic device on the car's hood, surrounded by lush green plants and purple flowers at night.
A man in a dark room interacts with a glowing spherical object, illuminated by a light, with studio equipment visible.
A person with glasses resting on their head, making a peace sign with two fingers, against a plain light background.
A medical or scientific setup inside a clinical or laboratory environment with a woman sitting on a medical bed and two men engaging in a discussion. The room is enclosed by white curtains and has specialized medical or technical equipment around.
People working on a large white swan-shaped sculpture in a workshop with smoke and flames around.
A projector casting light onto a blank wall in a dimly lit room, with shelves holding books in the background.
Inside a studio or workshop with various equipment and supplies, including a backdrop, cameras, lighting, and people working, with natural light coming from the back.
Channel 6 Studio / Tethered to the Ether
Channel 6 Studio / Tethered to the Ether
Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether
Cast & Crew / Studio 145 / Tethered to the Ether