Abstract
The intersection of identity and cultural appropriation is at the heart of Akosua Adoma Owusu's video Intermittent Delight. This carefully constructed work juxtaposes close-ups of batik textiles, fashion and design from the 1950s and 1960s, images of men weaving and women sewing in Ghana, and fragments of a Westinghouse 1960s commercial—aimed to instruct women on the how-to of refrigerator decoration. Constructed from a combination of 1960s Afrobeat, traditional Asante Adwoa music, and field recordings of West African men and women during production of cloths and garments, the soundtrack pulls the piece together and imbues it with a jolty and festive tone. The work touches upon the idea of feminism's uneven geographical and historical development, and the nuances of labor conditions women face depending on where they live.
Collection
Subject
Series
Triple Consciousness
Contributors
Duration
00:04:42 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
Adult/Continuing Education, Higher Education, College
Copyright Holder
Name | Grasshopper Films |
Role | Publisher |
Telephone | 646.586.3060 |
Address | 12 E. 32nd Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10016 |
[email protected] |
Copyright Date
2019-01-01
Rights Declaration:
This media is protected by copyright. You are free to view it but not download or remix it. Please contact the licensing institution for further information about how you may use this video.
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