Behind the Scenes: Unveiling the Making of the 'Programmers of the Future' Expo
Today signifies the conclusion of the enchanting and thought-provoking "Seeing the Unwritten" exposition. It was a very special experience being able to witness the making of and the living of exposition by the Programmers of the Future which was a part of the greater project of EYE film museum.
Starting with the build-up and working on the productions and communications, working with amazing power women from Buro Bordo Judith and Jessica as well as remarkable programmers of the future and their parts of the exposition:
Black Atlantic Visions focuses on how Afro-diasporic realities are seen and engaged with through specific, subjective cinematic lenses. Lenses of filmmakers and artists, who seem sensitive to multiple temporalities including timelines & timezones, transitory senses of spatial awareness, ever-changing (creole) language, culture, and the ways in which these complexities are all able to exist at the same time. This constellatory display, curated by Janilda Bartolomeu, includes works by artist Ethel Tawe, and filmmaker Jade O’Belle, as well as a curated book selection in collaboration with The Base Bookspace.
Women Looking at Men, Beyond the (fe)male gaze examines different varieties of masculinities and how they are constructed, reinforced and challenged in contemporary culture. By combining the works of established female artists like experimental filmmakers Marie Menken and Tracey Moffatt, with the works of young, contemporary, local artists like Amanda van Hesteren, Angie Dekker and Sky Verbeek, Korée Wilrycx is attempting to show the ways in which, each in their own distinct field of expertise, these artists have found a way to challenge and/or redefine the concept of the (fe)male gaze.
In "Not a Map But a Trace", the damaged landscapes and the material earth beneath the feet appear the silent witnesses to the oppressive legacies of colonialism. The project re-writes and re-traces visual geographies of the former Soviet Union. Instead of a smooth space, it shows ruptures that places are left with. The exhibition revolves around the figure of infrastructure as a material system for charting and controlling the earth and its landscapes. The film installations emphasise the invisible power that structures the earth, divide and order it.
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I am filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for being given this incredible opportunity to be a part of such an amazing project. This endeavour has not only provided me with valuable learning experiences, but it has also been a source of profound and meaningful conversations. Each interaction has been filled with inspiration, allowing me to explore new ideas, challenge my perspectives, and grow as an individual. Moreover, this journey has granted me precious moments to pause and reflect, encouraging deep introspection and personal development. I am truly fortunate to have been involved in a project that has enriched my life in so many profound ways.
