Upcoming residency

Since we are both working with forms that reference vulnerability, attentiveness and containment — vessels and nests — there’s an opportunity to explore what emerges in the space between these two practices. We can shape ideas around how to structure that collaboration, and how to reflect on it in writing...

Plaas Potager stories

During my studies, I missed gardening very much. By late January, the dream became a reality as I finished my course and prepared for the final assessment. My idea is a garden from which we can eat, enjoy and also focus on indigenous plants which are also water-wise. On 27...

The Poetics of Space: my contemplation

I wanted to delve deeper into intimacy, vulnerability, and metaphors of shelter from The Poetics of Space and how these ideas could enrich my practice. Intimacy and Vulnerability Bachelard's reflection on the nest as a space of intimacy and care invites a focus on its fragility and strength. In my...