Tirta is a portal where past myths bleed into forgotten futures. Rooted in the folklore of Princess Mandalika, Within Tirta explores mythology and ecological urgency, questioning what we must sacrifice to sustain nature. The rare 35mm film Vistavision camera used in the film mirrors the fragility of bioluminescence. As nature fades, humans turn to artificial awe. The closing images reveal a paradox: digital technology is severing our ties with nature, yet it may be the only way to heal them.
Within Tirta / HUDA x MUNGOMERY - Photo: HUDA x MUNGOMERY
Exhibit
Within Tirta
HUDA x MUNGOMERY—Dani Huda (ID), Charlotte Mungomery (AU)
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EN
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ONE DAY PASS, FESTIVALPASS, FESTIVALPASS+
Within Tirta / HUDA x MUNGOMERY - Photo: HUDA x MUNGOMERY
Within Tirta / HUDA x MUNGOMERY - Photo: HUDA x MUNGOMERY
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Portrait of HUDA x MUNGOMERY. Courtesy of the artist.
HUDA x MUNGOMERY (Dani Huda, Charlotte Mungomery)
HUDA x MUNGOMERY is a collective formed by Dani Huda and Charlotte Mungomery in the Amazon Rainforest. Under the mentorship of Apichatpong Weerasethakul during Playlab Films’ 2022 residency, they explored the temporality of water. They continue creating works with avant-garde fervor, rejecting didacticism and fostering cross-cultural dialogue.
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THE VH AWARD
The VH AWARD supports emerging media artists who engage with the context of Asia through an online residency program and exhibitions of commissioned works across various global platforms. Initiated in 2016, the VH AWARD has been discovering and cultivating promising artists to share their artistic experiments and amplify their voices on diverse issues. The award encourages artists who push the boundaries of audiovisual artworks to reflect on how we understand ourselves and one another in relation to the past, present and future. The VH AWARD is hosted by Hyundai Motor Group as a part of its commitment to supporting cross-cultural innovation and development.
