Landedness Podcasts: With Nare Mokgotho and Zethu Maseko
Ejaradini, MADEYOULOOK, Primary (2022). Photo by Julian Lister.
In July, Nare Mokgotho of MADEYOULOOK collective and artist Zethu Maseko came together at Primary in the Edjardini structure to have a conversation about their overlapping practices. Nare and Zethu discussed how they understand the place of nature and land in their work.
Johannesburg-based artist Nare Mokgotho reflected on the origins and journey of the Ejaradini project and the South African iteration of the Landedness programme. Nare explored how collaboration feeds into developing a community of practice with others, both internationally and within more localised ecosystems.
Zethu shared their reflections on co-producing a contemporary art commission and working with an emerging community of Black and South Asian gardeners through the Landedness programme.
Listen now via Soundcloud!
MADEYOULOOK is Molemo Moiloa and Nare Mokgotho. They take as their point of departure, everyday black practices that have either been historically overlooked or deemed inconsequential. Their work is directed towards a practice of socialities and relationalities that manifests in various forms, including inter-textual installations, gatherings, discursive programmes, research and publications.
Zethu Maseko (London, UK) is an artist, researcher and cultural worker. She is currently based between South Africa and the UK. Her current practice focuses on tapestry and sound but has included performance, film and costume.
Speakers: Nare Mokgotho of MADEYOULOOK and Zethu Maseko
Project lead: Jade Foster
Sound design: Tom Harris
This event was supported by the British Council Cultural Exchange programme, which assists cultural organisations, festivals, artists, and creatives between the countries of SSA and the UK to create art, build networks, collaborate and develop markets and share artists’ work with audiences.
