Sights & Sounds: Giguel Maybach

Apr 26, 2024

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.

This week’s Sights & Sounds comes from Giguel Maybach, an artist based in New York. His work spans across web and digital projects, print and installation, often in collaboration with various artists and organisations.

I initially reached out to Giguel after coming across his extensive research on are.na; I was especially drawn to his channels related to the land, places and locations. What started off as a casual reach out, turned into a several week dialogue where we spoke about themes surrounding memory, loss, and what it means to find an anchor to hold onto in the midst of change.

His images, words, and sound contemplate this in relation to the times we are living in. It’s a personal reflection on this season in his life, as well as a testament to the unexpected ways new connections can be formed. What’s deeply personal, is often what’s collectively shared. Opening ourselves up to the world allows such encounters to turn into something poignant and renewing.

You can read more about the contribution in a poem he wrote.

— Alice