The poem was chosen for its simple beauty. Using materials that are connected to Stellenbosch the installation is an immersive experience where the viewer is drawn in and physically turned. In this way, rather than a single point of view, the artwork invites the viewer to metaphorically shift their perspective. It is a playful celebration of colour and a journey of discovery.

TURN/ DRAAI/ BHEKA

Gabeba Baderoon’s The Museum of Ordinary Life (2005)

You opened the door,

Looked at me. I almost turned

To see what you saw.

Jy het die deur oopgemaak

na my gekyk. Ek het amper omgedraai

om te sien

wat jy gesien het/wat jy sien

Uvule umnyango, undijonge.

Ndiphantse ndabheka ukuze

ndibone loo nto wawuyibona.