ART IN MOTION
ART IN MOTION
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2024
An innovative fusion of cinema and visual art, crafted to create a multi-dimensional artistic experience. Hosted by actress Lerato Mokoka and co-curated by Behind Her Lens Visuals at Origin Art Gallery.
This event seeks to unite two creative realms—film and art—into a harmonious dialogue that stimulates the senses and ignites deeper reflection. By blending short films with concurrent art exhibitions, AIM promises a vibrant exploration of themes that transcend traditional boundaries.
The event was curated around the gallery’s latest exhibition in October 2024 - “Nostalgia and Place” exploring the complex relationship between memory, identity, and the spaces we inhabit, set against the backdrop of South Africa’s rich heritage.
Curatorial Statement:
"Nostalgia and Place" is an exploration of the intricate relationship between memory, identity, and the spaces we inhabit—both physically and emotionally. Set against the backdrop of South Africa's rich and complex heritage, this exhibition delves into how collective memory, nostalgia, and the drive for newness shape our understanding of place and belonging.
In the context of South African heritage, nostalgia—the sentimental yearning for the past—plays a powerful role in shaping collective memory. This collective memory, often visualized as an hourglass filtering generations of experience, connects individuals to their cultural roots and societal identities. For many, it serves as a bridge to significant historical moments, such as the end of apartheid or the struggle for freedom, providing continuity amidst rapid social and technological change. However, in a society increasingly driven by consumption, where newness and innovation are highly valued, this nostalgia can sometimes clash with the relentless pursuit of the novel. The rich and aligned film programme was curated by Behind Her Lens Visuals.
Films screened include:
Vulombe by Rendani Nemakhavhani and Two Fold ZA
Vulombe, a Tsonga word for ‘honey’.
The premise of Vulombe is an election campaign that runs parallel to the South African 2024 elections, featuring Rendani Nemakhavhani as ‘The PR$DNT’ — highlighting the dichotomy of the character’s personal and presidential beliefs. The short film is a masterstroke of navigating the complexities of identity, power, and societal expectations within the realm of South African politics.
Rendani Nemakhavhani, who also goes by the pseudonym PR$DNT HONEY, is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is a multidisciplinary artist with a primary focus on illustration. She’s influenced by African textures and cultures as well as her surrounding environment. Her work includes collaborations with brands like Nike, Capitec Bank and Rich Mnisi. She’s also won a Grand Prix for the design of the Indaba Is album cover that was turned into a wine label. PR$DNT HONEY is the girl she thinks she is.
Seasons of Longing directed by Robyn Phillips
Seasons of Longing is a short film about how queer love survived in the secrecy of a 1930s South African farming community. The short film is about a queer love that took place long before our time. In a time where it had to adapt and survive. But nearly 100 years later, that love still exists. In photographs taken by the lovers, uncovered in a forgotten family archive.
In 1930s South Africa, Irene ‘Freddie’ Heseltine’s photographic collection reveals the hidden world she shared with her partner of almost sixty years, Petronella ‘Nell’ van Heerden. Using the technique of Repeat Photography, Seasons of Longing imagines the moment before and after each photograph was taken and how their romantic relationship survived.
In a style of humanness and honesty, Robyn Phillips is a Cape Town based filmmaker and creative that works from intuition and heart. With community and culture at the centre of her storytelling, she finds passion in stories that are uncomfortable to make and important to be told. Her debut film, Seasons of Longing, talks to the queer history of her home, capturing the raw essence of her own experiences with sensitivity and heart.
Warm directed by Lindo Mthimkhulu
In “Warm” (2023), a young couple’s routine is explored. The film delves into Dolly’s struggle for autonomy within a stifling framework.
Lindo Mthimkhulu is a film director, creative director, and script writer based in Durban, South Africa, with a BA in Motion Picture from AFDA Durban. Directing and writing offer the opportunity to create new worlds through storytelling, allowing for the expression of ideas and emotions through various story elements. Lindo has written for most of the films produced and is passionate about creating unique narratives that engage and entertain audiences, spanning film, television, documentary projects, and short stories. The work reflects a commitment to creativity and passion for storytelling.
Sikelela Tapes by Alex Sono, Tsogo Kupa, Luke Johnstone, Djibril Cullis, Matthijs Vuijk.
Sikelela Tapes is a collaborative experimental film devoted to remixing, resampling and re-archiving the South African national anthem. The story is filtered through radio DJ, DJ Enoch, whom each of the filmmakers interacts with, and uses as an inspiration to explore their personal negotiations with the national anthem.
In this lively collage of fiction, animation, and YouTube videos, rich in references to South Africa’s past and present, five young students from the film department of Wits University in Johannesburg examine their personal relationship with the national anthem. Its lyrics are in five languages, which are reflected in the film. But what does it mean if you don’t understand your own national anthem?, one of the students wonders. He can speak the language of the Queen, but not of his own grandmother, and laments that his grandfather felt like a foreigner in his own country.
Combining their diverse experiences, the film students remix the complex South African identity and give it their own twist. They each choose their own perspective and film language. An energetic radio DJ declares that you can’t unscramble an omelette. He links the fragments and brings the different voices together. The title refers to the first line of the South African national anthem, Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika, which means “God bless Africa.”
An innovative fusion of cinema and visual art, crafted to create a multi-dimensional artistic experience. Hosted by actress Lerato Mokoka and co-curated by Behind Her Lens Visuals at Origin Art Gallery.
This event seeks to unite two creative realms—film and art—into a harmonious dialogue that stimulates the senses and ignites deeper reflection. By blending short films with concurrent art exhibitions, AIM promises a vibrant exploration of themes that transcend traditional boundaries.
The event was curated around the gallery’s latest exhibition in October 2024 - “Nostalgia and Place” exploring the complex relationship between memory, identity, and the spaces we inhabit, set against the backdrop of South Africa’s rich heritage.
Curatorial Statement:
"Nostalgia and Place" is an exploration of the intricate relationship between memory, identity, and the spaces we inhabit—both physically and emotionally. Set against the backdrop of South Africa's rich and complex heritage, this exhibition delves into how collective memory, nostalgia, and the drive for newness shape our understanding of place and belonging.
In the context of South African heritage, nostalgia—the sentimental yearning for the past—plays a powerful role in shaping collective memory. This collective memory, often visualized as an hourglass filtering generations of experience, connects individuals to their cultural roots and societal identities. For many, it serves as a bridge to significant historical moments, such as the end of apartheid or the struggle for freedom, providing continuity amidst rapid social and technological change. However, in a society increasingly driven by consumption, where newness and innovation are highly valued, this nostalgia can sometimes clash with the relentless pursuit of the novel. The rich and aligned film programme was curated by Behind Her Lens Visuals.
Films screened include:
Vulombe by Rendani Nemakhavhani and Two Fold ZA
Vulombe, a Tsonga word for ‘honey’.
The premise of Vulombe is an election campaign that runs parallel to the South African 2024 elections, featuring Rendani Nemakhavhani as ‘The PR$DNT’ — highlighting the dichotomy of the character’s personal and presidential beliefs. The short film is a masterstroke of navigating the complexities of identity, power, and societal expectations within the realm of South African politics.
Rendani Nemakhavhani, who also goes by the pseudonym PR$DNT HONEY, is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is a multidisciplinary artist with a primary focus on illustration. She’s influenced by African textures and cultures as well as her surrounding environment. Her work includes collaborations with brands like Nike, Capitec Bank and Rich Mnisi. She’s also won a Grand Prix for the design of the Indaba Is album cover that was turned into a wine label. PR$DNT HONEY is the girl she thinks she is.
Seasons of Longing directed by Robyn Phillips
Seasons of Longing is a short film about how queer love survived in the secrecy of a 1930s South African farming community. The short film is about a queer love that took place long before our time. In a time where it had to adapt and survive. But nearly 100 years later, that love still exists. In photographs taken by the lovers, uncovered in a forgotten family archive.
In 1930s South Africa, Irene ‘Freddie’ Heseltine’s photographic collection reveals the hidden world she shared with her partner of almost sixty years, Petronella ‘Nell’ van Heerden. Using the technique of Repeat Photography, Seasons of Longing imagines the moment before and after each photograph was taken and how their romantic relationship survived.
In a style of humanness and honesty, Robyn Phillips is a Cape Town based filmmaker and creative that works from intuition and heart. With community and culture at the centre of her storytelling, she finds passion in stories that are uncomfortable to make and important to be told. Her debut film, Seasons of Longing, talks to the queer history of her home, capturing the raw essence of her own experiences with sensitivity and heart.
Warm directed by Lindo Mthimkhulu
In “Warm” (2023), a young couple’s routine is explored. The film delves into Dolly’s struggle for autonomy within a stifling framework.
Lindo Mthimkhulu is a film director, creative director, and script writer based in Durban, South Africa, with a BA in Motion Picture from AFDA Durban. Directing and writing offer the opportunity to create new worlds through storytelling, allowing for the expression of ideas and emotions through various story elements. Lindo has written for most of the films produced and is passionate about creating unique narratives that engage and entertain audiences, spanning film, television, documentary projects, and short stories. The work reflects a commitment to creativity and passion for storytelling.
Sikelela Tapes by Alex Sono, Tsogo Kupa, Luke Johnstone, Djibril Cullis, Matthijs Vuijk.
Sikelela Tapes is a collaborative experimental film devoted to remixing, resampling and re-archiving the South African national anthem. The story is filtered through radio DJ, DJ Enoch, whom each of the filmmakers interacts with, and uses as an inspiration to explore their personal negotiations with the national anthem.
In this lively collage of fiction, animation, and YouTube videos, rich in references to South Africa’s past and present, five young students from the film department of Wits University in Johannesburg examine their personal relationship with the national anthem. Its lyrics are in five languages, which are reflected in the film. But what does it mean if you don’t understand your own national anthem?, one of the students wonders. He can speak the language of the Queen, but not of his own grandmother, and laments that his grandfather felt like a foreigner in his own country.
Combining their diverse experiences, the film students remix the complex South African identity and give it their own twist. They each choose their own perspective and film language. An energetic radio DJ declares that you can’t unscramble an omelette. He links the fragments and brings the different voices together. The title refers to the first line of the South African national anthem, Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika, which means “God bless Africa.”
An innovative fusion of cinema and visual art, crafted to create a multi-dimensional artistic experience. Hosted by actress Lerato Mokoka and co-curated by Behind Her Lens Visuals at Origin Art Gallery.
This event seeks to unite two creative realms—film and art—into a harmonious dialogue that stimulates the senses and ignites deeper reflection. By blending short films with concurrent art exhibitions, AIM promises a vibrant exploration of themes that transcend traditional boundaries.
The event was curated around the gallery’s latest exhibition in October 2024 - “Nostalgia and Place” exploring the complex relationship between memory, identity, and the spaces we inhabit, set against the backdrop of South Africa’s rich heritage.
Curatorial Statement:
"Nostalgia and Place" is an exploration of the intricate relationship between memory, identity, and the spaces we inhabit—both physically and emotionally. Set against the backdrop of South Africa's rich and complex heritage, this exhibition delves into how collective memory, nostalgia, and the drive for newness shape our understanding of place and belonging.
In the context of South African heritage, nostalgia—the sentimental yearning for the past—plays a powerful role in shaping collective memory. This collective memory, often visualized as an hourglass filtering generations of experience, connects individuals to their cultural roots and societal identities. For many, it serves as a bridge to significant historical moments, such as the end of apartheid or the struggle for freedom, providing continuity amidst rapid social and technological change. However, in a society increasingly driven by consumption, where newness and innovation are highly valued, this nostalgia can sometimes clash with the relentless pursuit of the novel. The rich and aligned film programme was curated by Behind Her Lens Visuals.
Films screened include:
Vulombe by Rendani Nemakhavhani and Two Fold ZA
Vulombe, a Tsonga word for ‘honey’.
The premise of Vulombe is an election campaign that runs parallel to the South African 2024 elections, featuring Rendani Nemakhavhani as ‘The PR$DNT’ — highlighting the dichotomy of the character’s personal and presidential beliefs. The short film is a masterstroke of navigating the complexities of identity, power, and societal expectations within the realm of South African politics.
Rendani Nemakhavhani, who also goes by the pseudonym PR$DNT HONEY, is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is a multidisciplinary artist with a primary focus on illustration. She’s influenced by African textures and cultures as well as her surrounding environment. Her work includes collaborations with brands like Nike, Capitec Bank and Rich Mnisi. She’s also won a Grand Prix for the design of the Indaba Is album cover that was turned into a wine label. PR$DNT HONEY is the girl she thinks she is.
Seasons of Longing directed by Robyn Phillips
Seasons of Longing is a short film about how queer love survived in the secrecy of a 1930s South African farming community. The short film is about a queer love that took place long before our time. In a time where it had to adapt and survive. But nearly 100 years later, that love still exists. In photographs taken by the lovers, uncovered in a forgotten family archive.
In 1930s South Africa, Irene ‘Freddie’ Heseltine’s photographic collection reveals the hidden world she shared with her partner of almost sixty years, Petronella ‘Nell’ van Heerden. Using the technique of Repeat Photography, Seasons of Longing imagines the moment before and after each photograph was taken and how their romantic relationship survived.
In a style of humanness and honesty, Robyn Phillips is a Cape Town based filmmaker and creative that works from intuition and heart. With community and culture at the centre of her storytelling, she finds passion in stories that are uncomfortable to make and important to be told. Her debut film, Seasons of Longing, talks to the queer history of her home, capturing the raw essence of her own experiences with sensitivity and heart.
Warm directed by Lindo Mthimkhulu
In “Warm” (2023), a young couple’s routine is explored. The film delves into Dolly’s struggle for autonomy within a stifling framework.
Lindo Mthimkhulu is a film director, creative director, and script writer based in Durban, South Africa, with a BA in Motion Picture from AFDA Durban. Directing and writing offer the opportunity to create new worlds through storytelling, allowing for the expression of ideas and emotions through various story elements. Lindo has written for most of the films produced and is passionate about creating unique narratives that engage and entertain audiences, spanning film, television, documentary projects, and short stories. The work reflects a commitment to creativity and passion for storytelling.
Sikelela Tapes by Alex Sono, Tsogo Kupa, Luke Johnstone, Djibril Cullis, Matthijs Vuijk.
Sikelela Tapes is a collaborative experimental film devoted to remixing, resampling and re-archiving the South African national anthem. The story is filtered through radio DJ, DJ Enoch, whom each of the filmmakers interacts with, and uses as an inspiration to explore their personal negotiations with the national anthem.
In this lively collage of fiction, animation, and YouTube videos, rich in references to South Africa’s past and present, five young students from the film department of Wits University in Johannesburg examine their personal relationship with the national anthem. Its lyrics are in five languages, which are reflected in the film. But what does it mean if you don’t understand your own national anthem?, one of the students wonders. He can speak the language of the Queen, but not of his own grandmother, and laments that his grandfather felt like a foreigner in his own country.
Combining their diverse experiences, the film students remix the complex South African identity and give it their own twist. They each choose their own perspective and film language. An energetic radio DJ declares that you can’t unscramble an omelette. He links the fragments and brings the different voices together. The title refers to the first line of the South African national anthem, Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika, which means “God bless Africa.”