Same But Not Different

The repetition of routine is the catalyst for variations to occur. These differences are the evidence of the process of repetition and exist because there is, more rather than less, in common with each other. Using everyday rituals as a starting point the work explores how they can become fervent and take on an importance not necessarily given by others.

Rituals whether they are religious, traditional or ordinary in nature have to be learnt and then practised, there needs to be an innate belief in their value, and through this execution these routines become an artistic performance as witnessed by others.

Same but Not Different explores the everyday rituals that a person undertakes and looks at how they take on a religious demeanour which then acts as a cathartic and purgative undertaking – various religious practices and imagery are used in the work in order to illustrate this point.

Performances

The Dance Umbrella – Johannesburg, 2009
Unplugged Origins – Johannesburg, 2009
The National Arts Festival – Grahamstown, 2010

Awards

Standard Bank Ovation, 2010