Voyage, The Memories
For some, the Moon was colourful; for others, a temple.
Year
Medium
Credits
2018
Video
Duration 5′50″
Camera & lighting by Caro Siegl
Shows
Press
MACRO - Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome
Casa Firjan, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
KOSMICA Film, Cine Tonala, Mexico City
The audience entered the dimly lit theatre stage and sat in a circular arrangement of chairs. As they settled into their seats, a soft soundscape enveloped the room. With closed eyes, they drifted away into a hypnotic trance. In this state, Nahum fabricated a false memory in their minds, transporting them to the Moon - this is what they remember.
This video work captures the memories crafted during the performance, "Voyage, A Session To Remember." These memories are not imposed on the participants but rather collaborative creations. Nahum guided the participants through a series of questions about their emotions, sensations, and thoughts.
Video Stills
The fragments of these deeply personal memories reveal a myriad of emotions and perspectives. For some, the Moon is a vibrant and colourful land, adorned with rainbows and bright hues. For others, it is a desolate, silent vacuum, devoid of sound or movement.
Video Still
The memories evoke a range of feelings, from profound solitude to the comforting presence of loved ones who have passed away. The participants describe the lunar surface with imagery and emotions that transcend the well-known photos of the Moon, painting vivid landscapes of their own experiences.