“Olivia J. Middleton directs a dark, melancholic portrait of depression within a modern relationship, in her video for Lunir's Learning.
Inside an apartment, Lunir - Becky Sikasa and David Scobie - are in separate rooms, frozen in a state of anxiety, as the sun creeps through slits in the curtains. The despondent vibe carries through to the performances, which are emotionally affecting and defeated, embodying the themes of the track and concept.
Middleton cleverly elevates the visual through subtle art direction and choices in the composition and edit, anchoring the video in reality whilst adding an abstract creative flair. “