site-specific installation | short documentary | exhibition
concept Daria Tchapanova
2013 -2015 Durban, South Africa
everything must shine for me tells the story of a young boy, Bradlee Loveday. He lives in a residential building „Vinay Court“ close to the Warwick Junction (Durban/SA). The work reflects his desire to live a better life in a seriously difficult living situation. It also speaks to all people living in this area.
The work was initiated in 2013 and based on Bradlee‘s story of a diamond - a tattoo on his arm. It stands for hope.
The video gives insight to the story and shows life inside the building, a place away from public where discrimination, violence and crime are the biggest challenges of everyday life.
Project supported by
DALA - art and architecture for social change; Goethe Institut South Africa; BMEIA South Africa
exhibition
artSpace Durban, South Africa
The installation was part of the project „interface“ initiated by the Durban based collective DALA – a parallel project during the 25. UIA (Union of Architecture) Congress held in Durban (SA) 2014.
More information http://www.nzz.ch/feuilleton/kunst_architektur/architektur-fuer-alle-1.18362288
link for video coming soon
video 18:34min
david vs. goliath
reclaiming space 2013
the kids of the Vinay Court, Durban (SA)
Before the project began, I discovered the house and its surrounding area with the kids living in Vinay Court. We used a white thread to mark the space and project our wishes into the public area.
