Event series
monthly
‘Silent Treatment’ – A South African jazz community installation.
Performance / visual installation|A celebration of the diversity and creativity of South African jazz musicians through a compelling and intimate collection of portraits and exclusive live performances. Silent Treatment runs for 4 months, and will comprise curated photgraphic and textual installations, each representing different episodes of House on the Hill’s historic South African Jazz Community Showcase series. The project will culminate with the launch of the photographic book ‘Silent Treatment’ on August 8th
"A celebration of the diversity and creativity of South African jazz musicians through a compelling and intimate collection of portraits and five exclusive live performances. Silent Treatment runs for 4 months, and will comprise curated photgraphic and textual installations, each representing different episodes of House on the Hill’s historic South African Jazz Community Showcase series. The project will culminate with the launch of the photographic book ‘Silent Treatment’ on August 8th"
These curated images will be organized into 24 episodes, with each corresponding with the live jazz series.This chronological installation will provide the audience with a captivating journey through the evolution of the series, offering insights into the diverse range of musical talents showcased.
Alongside the visual narrative, the installation will include quotes and descriptive text for each episode of the series. Additionally, each chapter will feature a QR code linking to the corresponding episode on House on the Hill's YouTube channel, enhancing the interactive experience for the audience.
The production runs for 4 months, and each month will comprise curated photgraphic and textual installations, each representing 6 episodes of House on the Hill’s historic South African Jazz Community Showcase series. Each of these installations will be launched with a bespoke acoustic performance, where a select audience will be invited to engage with the artist in an intimate ‘silent’ space. These artists will be drawn from the HOTH Youtube series, and will allow the audience an insight into the creative process of both the musicians and the production team.
The project will culminate with the launch of the photographic book ‘Silent Treatment’ on August 8th, together with an exclusive performance from South African jazz icon Khaya Mahlangu. The book and images will be available for purchase, both signed and unsigned copies.
House on the Hill and Silent Treatment is created and curated by Johannesburg based musicians Marcus Wyatt and Romy Brauteseth, who filmed and edited the You Tube series themselves. The photography is primarily the work of Marcus, while Romy is the designer of the look and feel of the series and the upcoming book.
These curated images will be organized into 24 episodes, with each corresponding with the live jazz series.This chronological installation will provide the audience with a captivating journey through the evolution of the series, offering insights into the diverse range of musical talents showcased.
Alongside the visual narrative, the installation will include quotes and descriptive text for each episode of the series. Additionally, each chapter will feature a QR code linking to the corresponding episode on House on the Hill's YouTube channel, enhancing the interactive experience for the audience.
The production runs for 4 months, and each month will comprise curated photgraphic and textual installations, each representing 6 episodes of House on the Hill’s historic South African Jazz Community Showcase series. Each of these installations will be launched with a bespoke acoustic performance, where a select audience will be invited to engage with the artist in an intimate ‘silent’ space. These artists will be drawn from the HOTH Youtube series, and will allow the audience an insight into the creative process of both the musicians and the production team.
The project will culminate with the launch of the photographic book ‘Silent Treatment’ on August 8th, together with an exclusive performance from South African jazz icon Khaya Mahlangu. The book and images will be available for purchase, both signed and unsigned copies.
House on the Hill and Silent Treatment is created and curated by Johannesburg based musicians Marcus Wyatt and Romy Brauteseth, who filmed and edited the You Tube series themselves. The photography is primarily the work of Marcus, while Romy is the designer of the look and feel of the series and the upcoming book.