Briefly meaning I am a Redeemed Elephant Hijacked by the Spirit of Play... It is by no coincidence that I find myself in this position....
I am an African Child living in the world, living in several time zones, therefore constantly clashing with the now.
with that being said my Manifesto begins...
Thou shalt constantly seek Dignity, Dignity of Self and the other
Thou shalt always speak your truth and not the truth of your funders
Thou shalt be inspired but never steal another artists idea and make it yours without acknowledging the act of stealing and from who it was stolen from.
Though shalt make work considering that you have invited people from wherever, they could have stayed there and continued with their lives.
Thou shalt not waste your time and other peoples time
Thou shalt give thanks and appreciation where its due
Thou shalt never be afraid to play
Thou shalt remember your era and that which came before yours, keeping in mind the one to come
Thou shalt never discourage those wishing to engage with this journey perhaps they come with a skelm key
Thou shalt remember Adrienne Sichel's words "Be Honest and Be aware of Self Censoring"
Thou shalt remember Khosi Adromat Buthelezi's words "Konke okwenzayo uzenzela wena"
Thou shalt remember some Random guys words in Austria " We are not driving buses"
Thou shalt consult the Great Spirit whenever you create as it created you
Thou shalt try very hard never to impose your art onto other peoples art (this comes with great difficulty) this commandment reminds me of the one about loving your neighbour as you love yourself
Thou shalt Live and let Life
Thou shalt take care of your team players and check your intention
Thou shalt continue revising this Manifesto as its only a thought within a moment.
Photo taken by Sdu Majola in Kinshasa
