Images

An idea I had to communicate the messages in our monologues and to add to the imagery of our performance was to use shadow art in certain moments. 

For example, in my (Halima) old monologue, I spoke about how I felt so small and insignificant. So to amplify and magnify the oppressor, we could make her shadow bigger. I don't know how to put it into words here but here are a few pictures to help...

It can be done with a flashlight, no need for any special lighting 

Here is some inspirational imagery for my (Halima) monologue...

In Whispers of the Sculpted, we draw on the symbolic weight of being frozen in bronze as figures from The Long March to Freedom, an iconic collection that celebrates the leaders and unsung heroes of South Africa's fight for freedom. Each statue in this collection represents a different, vital part of the struggle against apartheid and racism, yet they stand immobilized in time, echoing a past both honored and remembered. This immobility creates a powerful, ironic parallel for our characters, who stand as statues advocating for change while simultaneously “frozen” in their experiences of racism.

By embodying these historical figures as immobile statues, we highlight the tension between progress and stasis in the ongoing fight against racial discrimination. While the figures commemorate strides made toward justice, their unchanging form reminds us of the lingering presence of racism, as if frozen in place by societal forces resistant to change. The irony here is stark: although we stand as symbols of freedom and resilience, we are locked in place, symbolizing how entrenched prejudice continues to restrict true liberation and equality in contemporary society. This concept not only invites the audience to reflect on the resilience of these historic figures but also to question the ways in which these struggles persist in our lives today.