My project investigates the experienced neglect and conditions of those living in local authority housing. The term “sink estates” is used by the local authorities and delineates the idea of inhabitants which are becoming submerged in water and relating to the old etymology of sinking representing wastewater and sewage. This begins to illustrate the disregard for those who live in these circumstances and how class is used as a tool to demonise and neglect a particular social group within the United Kingdom.

My project used a range of moving image collected by myself juxtaposed with archival footage when attempts to demonstrate the social housing estates as ‘eutopia’. The use of both old and new media in the diptych format begins the blur the boundaries between what is present and what is archival footage, whilst the monologue used throughout the film adds another element which subverts this idea further.

I have critically researched a range of archival media in order to understand the perceived delivery of social housing ‘eutopias’ which have been created for the working and lower classes within the UK. Such spaces deemed key as short term solutions and even provided significant improvements to quality of life. However, the lack of maintenance on these spaces have led to there decline which is evident throughout my short film.

My project will manifest in a short film which will be presented on antique 1990’s JVC. This will help subvert the blurring between old and new further and create a sense of disorientation. The film will be played in isolation and will stand as its own piece.