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How did we get here Group Show - Nafasi Art Space
The process of journeying is one we engage with whether we are conscious of it or not, through the linear movement of time, the development of the physical body, the progression (or digression) of thought. From birth till death we are in motion, but how much responsibility must we take over how we move and where we end up as a result? How much does our family, religion, place of birth and governing body dictate the stories our lives will tell?
‘How did we get here?’ is a question that requires an outer body introspection of ourselves and our communities – it urges us to to look at our lives as an equation of sorts, in which the outcome is directly dependant on the inputs that are our decisions. We analyze the way in which actions lead to reactions, reality morphing as we morph with it, wondering how much of the journey we spend in the driver’s or passenger’s seat. Living within societies and under creeds, we cannot only look at the journey from the point of view of an isolated self; we must also interrogate the collective whole – the community – the nation. Which roads have we taken, which roads should we have avoided all together? How did we get here?
The answers to these questions are suggested through the pieces presented, waiting for you to unravel them and find your voice within. Artists such as Winifred Luena mock the importance we have put on careers, presenting the lottery of life as a randomized pool of possible job outcomes. Flora Robinson reflects on the journey of the object, how it moves from usefulness to uselessness and back again, how we can transform a singular discarded part into an intricate and beautiful whole. Andrew Munuwa freezes time through his photographs of young divers; we are invited to assume a narrative, to decide if we ourselves would jump or not jump into the unpredictable deep blue – in this case, the ocean becomes a never-ending metaphor. These are a few examples of the vast and compelling pieces presented.
The exhibition presents works from national and international artists that aim to expand the dialogue beyond our homes and borders, to journey further into both conventional and alternative realities which are equally relatable. What are the consequences of our choices? Does the path one takes determine the outcome, or is it your perspective on the journey that matters more? The consciousness we should strive for in making choices about our relationships, political beliefs, religion and so forth – or abandoning choice altogether – can perhaps be found in the clarity and commitment of our thought and expression.
In the end, the journey you take is yours to own, regardless of which road you traveled. Seriously, how did you get here?
‘How did we get here?’ is a question that requires an outer body introspection of ourselves and our communities – it urges us to to look at our lives as an equation of sorts, in which the outcome is directly dependant on the inputs that are our decisions. We analyze the way in which actions lead to reactions, reality morphing as we morph with it, wondering how much of the journey we spend in the driver’s or passenger’s seat. Living within societies and under creeds, we cannot only look at the journey from the point of view of an isolated self; we must also interrogate the collective whole – the community – the nation. Which roads have we taken, which roads should we have avoided all together? How did we get here?
The answers to these questions are suggested through the pieces presented, waiting for you to unravel them and find your voice within. Artists such as Winifred Luena mock the importance we have put on careers, presenting the lottery of life as a randomized pool of possible job outcomes. Flora Robinson reflects on the journey of the object, how it moves from usefulness to uselessness and back again, how we can transform a singular discarded part into an intricate and beautiful whole. Andrew Munuwa freezes time through his photographs of young divers; we are invited to assume a narrative, to decide if we ourselves would jump or not jump into the unpredictable deep blue – in this case, the ocean becomes a never-ending metaphor. These are a few examples of the vast and compelling pieces presented.
The exhibition presents works from national and international artists that aim to expand the dialogue beyond our homes and borders, to journey further into both conventional and alternative realities which are equally relatable. What are the consequences of our choices? Does the path one takes determine the outcome, or is it your perspective on the journey that matters more? The consciousness we should strive for in making choices about our relationships, political beliefs, religion and so forth – or abandoning choice altogether – can perhaps be found in the clarity and commitment of our thought and expression.
In the end, the journey you take is yours to own, regardless of which road you traveled. Seriously, how did you get here?
COLABNOWNOW 2019 Exhibition - British Council
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