Restless Slumber: An Exploration of the Night-mare

Multimedia artist and academic researcher Thlana Bazik draws from his ongoing research on sleep paralysis to navigate the liminal terrain where rest becomes an elusive state. In this realm of ambiguity and disorientation, sleep offers no escape as the night-mare takes hold.

Through a close reading of the text "Night-Mare" (Macnish, 1830), along with auditory prompts and open discussion, the session confronts the forces that inhabit this in-between space, provoking a deeper inquiry into what prevents true rest, even in our moments of slumber.

Time: 5PM - 7PM
Date: 10 November 2024
Venue: Project Space, Warehouse 50

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A multimedia artist and an academic researcher from Mizoram, Lalthlanchhuaha a.k.a., Bazik Thlana defines himself as a socially conscious eccentric-owning a conscious refusal of centrally defined axis as well as an unconventionality to his practice. His body of works are informed by research and writing with interdisciplinary works which includes painting and drawing, installation, artistic performance and the curatorial. He makes artist’s book, zines and comics and occasionally writes poetry. He enjoys challenging his audience and inciting people with his art, provoking thoughts and originating dialogue.

The programme is part of Alserkal Arts Foundation's Fall 2024 Residency cycle.