our waters will meet
our waters will meet proposes a science fiction narrative, which intertwines fragments of maritime mythologies with concerns around the possible consequences of deep-sea mining. Addressing the theme of colonialism, natural resource extraction and technological development, it featured a film, a sculptural intervention and underwater listening sessions.
The film Deep Sea Rising, developed by Diogo da Cruz and Fallon Mayanja, introduces a series of stories and poetic reflections associated with different locations on the island of São Miguel, inviting us to reflect on the ubiquity of water and to look at the Atlantic not only as the place of origin of life, but also as a container of memory, a witness of colonial crimes.
The sculpture Wave Jumper, which was made from rubble and surplus material from past editions of Walk&Talk, depicts an alien marine life form emerging near the harbour, prepared to defend its habitat. Near the piece, at Piscinas do Pesqueiro, an underwater speaker was activated, playing sound pieces that reflect the process of the film's creation and will amplify the myth of an underwater civilisation.
The project is the result of a residency in the Azores Archipelago between February and April 2022, presented in the 11th edition of Walk&Talk Festival, São Miguel.
photos by Mariana Lopes and Álvaro Miranda
Supported by:
Walk&Talk Azores
Steiner-Stiftung München
Stiftung Kunstfonds/NEUSTART KULTUR
2022