Solace
In an era where online voices are loud and pervasive, Solace delves into the concept of travel as a place of stillness. The multi-channel video installation is an exploration of how our traditions, objects, and languages move with us, forging spaces for spiritual solace. Solace reflects on the unique tranquility found in flying—a rare moment where distractions dissolve, compelling us to embrace stillness and introspection. This enforced pause becomes a place that enables an immersive engagement with the present moment.
The installation comprises three screens displaying slow-motion videos, reminiscent of colourfield paintings, evoking a meditative visual experience. The accompanying soundscape of constant white noise shifts in the second minute to make place for people joyfully singing in Papiamentu before fading back into white noise again. In Solace, cultural identity intertwines with the transient nature of travel and the state of being in flux.
Installation view: Solace, Southwark Park Galleries, London.
Solace
Video installation
16’30”
2020
