By which we live our lives

'By which we live our lives' is an audio-visual portrait that explores changes in social status. The work highlights aspects of traversing class seldom acknowledged by those who become upwardly mobile. The project is a collaboration between Esther Johnson (UK) and Sonja Lillebæk Christensen (DK)made as a result of their selection and participation as part of CPH:DOX, CPH:LAB. Part one of the project exhibited as part of CPH:DOX 2015. Part two of the project is due for exhibition in CPH:DOX 2017. http://blanchepictures.com/by-which-we-live-our-lives/ 'By which we live our lives'– Part One Kurt Kirkedal Jensen grew up in a fishing community, he knows the job of a fisherman well, and is prepared to fight for the working rights of his comrades. Growing up in difficult circumstances, Lisbeth Zornig is unafraid of hard work. Her fearlessness has allowed her to excel despite her situation. Svend Aage Rasmussen owns an impressive wine collection and loves jazz. His mother always encouraged him to be ambitious. Born into lower working class families, the diligence and resourcefulness of Kurt, Lisbeth and Svend Aage have enabled them to lead a different life. All three now reluctantly identify as middle class and are sensitive to this change in position, especially in Denmark, a country in debate as to whether class divisions still exist.