Introducing The Space Between Colour

I’m excited for the completion of our new project The Space Between Colour. Working with Thandi Ntuli has been a special experience for myself and my younger brothers. We filmed at an exciting venue in downtown Johannesburg called Victoria Yards, which also exposed us to some of the innovative spaces that are cropping up around South Africa. I am inline to curate an art event in collaboration with Victoria Yards called The Honest Spaces Initiative, which is inspired by the uniqueness of the area and how urban regeneration can bring new life without taking anything away.

Thandi and I talked about her second studio album Exiled, which extends to the inner complexities of black relationships. Exiled is not only a story about the experiences of black women in South Africa, it’s also about partners, husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, grandfathers! South Africa’s historical system of migrant labour contributed to the systemic breakdown of African families. We talked about this during my interview with Thandi and our discourse felt very honest and complete. I am grateful for her involvement in The Space Between Colour.

The Space Between Colour is a two part docu-film produced by Phsics Media Films/ Digitaltimeless which follows two women of colour artists. Filmed in London and Johannesburg, The Space Between Colour investigates the significance of inclusion and representation in the art world. The Space Between Colour will also be released in a print format, in collaboration with The Kariba Women’s Dialogue. The print magazine will be Phsics Magazine’s 6^th annual publication. The film will be screened in London and Johannesburg in the second half of 2018. Keep it locked for the trailer. One love – T.

The journey of Progressive Art

We’ve just concluded two-and-a-half years of the Progressive Art project. Our three-day residency at the Ants space in Johannesburg, South Africa, was a huge success. When we started Phsics Media our goal was to become an incubator where young people from different backgrounds could engage with our content and be inspired by it. Progressive Art is our most successful project since our inception. We're grateful for all our friends who've helped us bring out the best of this story. Not to say we didn't face any hurdles along the way, but we pulled-through until the very end. Part one of the Progressive Art film is now live on our channel.

We're excited to go back to work on our sixth-annual project which is called “The Space Between Colour”. The trailer for it is due to be released later this year. The Progressive Art story matters because it proves that with a little bit of faith, a lot can get done.

Progressive Art Residency @ Ants 03-05 February 2017 

 

our guest performer on the opening night Thandi Ntuli 

 

artwork by our resident artist Nia Keturah 

our Progressive Art magazine issue 

 

our Progressive Art capsule collection 

 

more artwork by our resident artist Nia Keturah  

Peace and love - tebs

Progressive Art Three-Day Residency in Johannesburg

Today we announced the participants for our first residency in Johannesburg, South Africa, taking place from 03 February to 05 February 2017. Having successfully premiered the Progressive Art film in Amsterdam, Johannesburg and Cape Town, the residency at Ants will be the final phase of the film’s tour. The residency will also showcase photography from the Progressive Art magazine edition with a pop-up shop of the Progressive Art capsule collection, alongside independent artists from South Africa and the United States.

Screenings of the Progressive Art film 

Following on the successful independent release of the Progressive Art film in 2016; the film will be screened during the three-day residency. Filmed during July 2015 across two European cities, Progressive Art is the second docu-feature film by Phsics Media. Further screening details will be communicated through Phsics Media’s Digital Timeless platform on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 

Amsterdam - 30 April 2016 

Johannesburg - 16 June 2016  

Cape Town - 09 August 2016 

Live performance by Thandi Ntuli 

The opening night will include a live performance by South African jazz musician Thandi Ntuli. The solo performance will feature new music from Thandi’s upcoming album Exiled that is due to be released in 2017, and music from her debut album The Offering.

Solo exhibition by Nia Keturah 

During the residency, a series of artwork by Washington D.C based artist Nia Keturah will be exhibited for the first time in South Africa. The selection of artwork will demonstrate how the world is viewed through the eyes of a progressive artist. The solo exhibition will also show new works by Nia Keturah.

Line-up for the residency