Ross Culverwell is a Johannesburg-based artist whose work typically explores personal narratives and histories.

In the artist’s words: “I started this video last year. I was looking for authentic moments in time and to represent the people in those moments. These moments can be easily forgotten, unnoticed or taken for granted. Capturing the moments gives me a glimpse into the spaces, lives and situations of the people in them, and I focus on their movements as they come and go. Using charcoal and animation helps me explore the concept because I am continually drawing and erasing whilst moving forward. Interestingly, I felt this first idea from last year fell flat, but now within the current crisis I have noticed a new possibility and meaning, I feel a deep nostalgia for this kind of atmosphere and moment which is at once deeply familiar but also so suddenly from another time.”

Concept & Creation | Ross Culverwell
Sound Designer | Zain Vally
Curator of The Long Minute | Bronwyn Lace