Sights & Sounds: Darol Olu Kae
Common Discourse is a project designed to help others (and ourselves) think through creativity, focus, and intentional work—from Alex Tan & Alice Otieno.
Every Tuesday we share an idea from us, a quote from somebody else, and links worth sharing. On Fridays we invite a guest to share images from their camera roll and a sound that resonates with them.
Darol Olu Kae is a Los Angeles based artist working primarily within film, directing and writing. His practice looks to disrupt the conventional narrative structures of storytelling, through dynamic treatments of sound and image. Some of his films include: “i ran from it and was still in it”, “Keeping Time“ and forthcoming project, “Blur”, all of which are centred on the theme of Black expression.
While spending time with his contribution, I was immediately drawn to the grainy texture threaded throughout both his images and sound. I found it interesting how it’s a characteristic that doesn’t distract, but actually draws you closer, to look more intently and listen beyond what is immediately picked up on. I loved how personal and intimate his images were, akin to a personal photo album or scrapbook.
Here’s what Darol shared with us this week.
— Alice
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