OTHERS
Imagining Ali Wallace (2023)
15mins; 3-screen Multi-media Video Art Installation
SYNOPSIS
Imagining Ali Wallace is an evocative multimedia piece that combines video art installation and a captivating live performance that explores a different dimension of the works and journeys of celebrated 19th century British naturalist and biogeographer, Alfred Russel Wallace and his assistant, Ali, from Sarawak.
This piece highlights the significance of indigenous wisdom and values, fostering effective and equitable outcomes in global development. It creates a sense of belonging and respect within communities, honouring their unique perspectives. Through its captivating storytelling, the piece provokes reflection on the intricate connections between individuals, communicates and the natural world, emphasizing the value of collaboration and cultural preservation.
Written & Directed by Nandita Solomon & Dain Said
Visual Designer: Fariz Hanapiah;
Composer: Goh Lee Kwang
Live 30-pax vocals of the KL Young Singers and ASWARA’s Vocal Ensemble
Images from Alfred Russel Wallace’s natural history collection, currently housed at the British Museum of Natural History in London
Commissioned by Yayasan Hasanah
OTHERS
Imagining Ali Wallace (2023)
15mins; 3-screen Multi-media Video Art Installation
SYNOPSIS
Imagining Ali Wallace is an evocative multimedia piece that combines video art installation and a captivating live performance that explores a different dimension of the works and journeys of celebrated 19th century British naturalist and biogeographer, Alfred Russel Wallace and his assistant, Ali, from Sarawak.
This piece highlights the significance of indigenous wisdom and values, fostering effective and equitable outcomes in global development. It creates a sense of belonging and respect within communities, honouring their unique perspectives. Through its captivating storytelling, the piece provokes reflection on the intricate connections between individuals, communicates and the natural world, emphasizing the value of collaboration and cultural preservation.
Written & Directed by Nandita Solomon & Dain Said
Visual Designer: Fariz Hanapiah;
Composer: Goh Lee Kwang
Live 30-pax vocals of the KL Young Singers and ASWARA’s Vocal Ensemble
Images from Alfred Russel Wallace’s natural history collection, currently housed at the British Museum of Natural History in London
Commissioned by Yayasan Hasanah
