Between time

Ayesha Mukadam & Graham Geiger-Krige

03.03.21 - 15.04.21

New media room

Exquisite Corpse’ is a technique whereby poetry and images are collectively and subconsciously combined. It was founded during the Surrealist movement when artists and the world were experiencing a revolution. Much like the digital revolution in 2020, sparked by Covid-19, whereby convenient facetime calls and zoom meetings replaced almost all forms of physical interaction during the global lockdown. But while such mediums proved convenient, this piece seeks to return to a more analogue method of everyday communication. A method that involves slowing down and rediscovering a quiet appreciation for the act of writing. The two artists were based in 2 different cities in South Africa and began posting a single stream of subconscious thought (no longer than 6 words) back and forth. Each entry was written, covered in masking tape and folded over, before being reposted to the other artist who would then repeat the act. Once revealed, the poem inspired various stream-of- consciousness visuals which were then edited into a supporting film installation.

Film Credits

Ayesha Mudakam Director & producer

Graham Geiger-Krige Director & producer

Daniel Lewis Cole Editor / Composer