reflections

learning from my last work, i succeeded in not relying on the concept note too much.
but the narrative to my "memory radio" was lacking to some extent. i plan to take this idea forward as i think its a great storytelling device, and is worth further development.

it will be nice if i can edit the sound peices together like a film, where each sound peice is carefully placed with thought given to what comes after and before it. there have to be sparks between adjacent sound pieces which give dynamism to the whole narrative in terms of rises and falls, and other narrative devices like suspense, anticipation.

The memory radio: exhibit at JAAGA shanti nagar, Bangalore

Concept note:

24 Sep 1995, Plague Outbreak, Surat

                                             
                                         

This piece consists of a radio and a set of 3 pictures. The viewer is supposed to turn the knob on the radio and tune to different memories that i have used to tell the story of how the plague affected my ancestors and me.

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Some reviews: 

"Intriguing and effective as a storytelling tool, i like the mix of the family narrrative with a public instrument such as the radio"

"Great work! I really liked the interface.The radio sets a great mood and the tuner just creates that mystery that prepares the listener for whatever he/she is about to hear"

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