Day 104 . 04 .08.2011

Last night was my friend Lulama Dingani's birthday gathering at Ragazzi Lounge in Long Street. I was able to slip in a quick meeting regarding the documentary , during the evening. We decided on dates to shoot , the important aspects to focus on and mostly we bounced idea's off each other. It went really well and so during this week , I will be finalizing the dates to shoot with my team . I will also be deciding what it is that I would like to have documented. The great thing about this collaboration , is that we share the same vision and are open to a lot of spontaneity .

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Day 92 . 23 .07.2011

Yesterday was a happy day, I met up with one of the candidates for the documentary and I love him. His portfolio is mad sick and he is full of energy. It was great bouncing off my ideas to someone and receiving both praise and better suggestions. No names mentioned yet. Our collaboration  isn’t finalized yet, but soon I will make my decision. 

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Day 90 . 21 .07.2011

Today is officially 41 days until the opening...

Lectures ended  really early today, so I will be spending the day with my camera. I have been so occupied with the admin, the overall exhibition and my pieces, that I haven’t taken any pictures for the fun of it, in a long time. 

At this point of the process, I am expecting over 60 people, to be at the opening, which is more than I could have imagined. I am feeling good about it as a whole and yes the nerves are slowly catching up with me.

I know I have invited a lot of people, but I want the opening to feel intimate, as a result, I have decided to only print the posters after the opening while focusing on publicizing the series of works to art buyers.

Tomorrow is Friday, which means I only have three lectures. This means I will be able to meet up with the potential cinematographers for my documentary that will be shot on my last week of the 131 days journey.

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Day 86 . 17 .07.2011

Fashion week was crazy. So crazy that Tshakgi Mannya and I weren't able to speak about the garment that she is designing and creating for the opening. I wasn’t aware that she was making two garments, but knowing her, she wants her clients to have options. Thank you Aluxism. Today she leave’s for Johannesburg, as Cape Town Fashion Week is over and I think all that attended can say that it was a great success.

I am overwhelmed by the response to my request of needing people who would be able to shoot the documentary. I have males and females who are extremely interested and talented which is amazing, however, their portfolio is what matters the most to me. I start varsity tomorrow and I hope that I will be able to make time for as many meetings with these talented candidates as possible, so I can make a decision on who I will be working with by the end of the week. I will start shooting on the 21^st August 2011 and onto the 1^st September.

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Day 85 . 16 .07.2011

Today is a very sluggish day. My family is back and so I won’t be working on the exhibition today. I couldn’t make my meeting with the potential cinematographer, as I had to pick up my family from the airport, but it will happen before the end of next week.

Have a lovely day everyone.
Happy birthday Kefiloe Siwisa :)

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Day 84 . 15 .07.2011

It’s officially 47 days away until the opening and yes, the feeling I have is daunting kind. My family arrives from their holiday this afternoon and all I want to do is spend the whole day with them, but unfortunately I can’t. I have to meet up with a potential cinematographer for my documentary, as it’s clear, time is ticking away. This meeting will be a chance to see his work, communicate my vision and idea for this documentary and decide whether or not we will be working together. I am looking forward to it.

I am not sure if I will be attending any shows today, however if I do, I will take pictures this time and again give a full report. I am hearing a lot of good reports on Cape Town Fashion Week and the young emerging creative’s that this city has to offer.

May you all have an amazing start to the weekend...

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Day 82 . 13 .07.2011

I think I might have a cinematographer for my documentary. I am so blessed to have options, so now I will be meeting with the candidates and see their style and hopefully one of them is exactly what I am looking for in terms of style and vision. This documentary will be informative and a way to express my passion for my craft and life in general.

Crossing fingers*

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Day 75 . 06 .07.2011

Hey ya’ll...

I called Exposure gallery today, to confirm how the selection process for the collaborative exhibition, that I submitted images for works, which is at the gallery later on this month. I was told that I will be receiving information on the results later on this week or early next week. Crossing fingers!

I spoke to my team about their business cards and how each of them needs to supply me with a few for the opening. It’s very important that my guests know and acknowledge my team members, and what better way to do so than promoting them in front of potential clients.

I am currently on the hunt for someone who is gifted in cinematography. I believe it’s important to shoot a small documentary for those who won’t be able to make the opening of the exhibition, and for those who are keen to see how I deal with the final week leading to the big day. I imagine it to be a combination of art, life, and hip hop. Perhaps I am the biggest Brown Sugar (my favourite movie) fan, or I have something that could really make it something bigger than what it is.

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