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The JOURNEY TO FREEDOM narratives: Animations and concerts 2003-2004
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The digital artists, consisting mainly of students and young artists (see details in credit list) scanned and documented all embroideries, then developed storyboards for the songs. Weekly meetings occurred over five months developing animations. Of particular importance was the bridging of the realms of the hand-craft (embroidery) and the digital (new media technology). It is acknowledged that art methodologies are based on the foundations of art practices that precedes them, and so too are the inscribed techniques of digital art. The infusion of embroidery into digital practice creates a ‘cross-pollination’ that was unique and vibrant.
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The animations were created to be backdrops for the choir and in relation to the movements of the choir. 17 animations were made, links to a selection:
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Nkosi Sikelela (as traditional song) animation by Greg Miller
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We shall overcome animation by Gwen Miller and Nicole Vinokur
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Land Act animation by Sarah Fraser
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When the Saints go marching in animation by Greg Miller
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Vukani Mawethu animation by Sarah Fraser and Nicole Vinokur
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Medley of two religious songs by Katty Vandenberghe
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Nkosi Sikelela as anthem animation by Greg Miller
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Hymn to freedom animation by Greg Miller
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The animations were projected above the performers on a 9-meter screen during the concerts. Celebratory concerts involving Melodia UNISA Chorale, and Gcina Mhlophe amongst others, took place on 9 & 10 July and 13 August 2004.
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Also see: Miller, G. 2007. Digital Projects, in The Journey to Freedom Narratives, edited by FB Anderson. Pretoria: UNISA: 76-80.
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