architectures of excavation and extraction is series of videos featuring in the weeds, pig lunch, d'lota, and office weight, concerning memories, politics and architecture and confinement were explored in relation with the covid-19 lockdown.
in the weeds (2020-2022)
this video is about “mowing the lawn”, war and migration.
references:
its has always been the americas and turtle island, the current name highlights empire.
#187 trauma and israel (with dr. gabor maté) under the skin with russell brand, 2021
pig lunch (2020-2022)
this video is about the black panthers, lunch and pigs and details an islamophobic experience i had as an adolescent and invites the viewer to re-frame the experience as space of resilience.
references:
usda, automatic eligibility for free meal benefits extended to all children enrolled in head start, 2021
black panther party archives, 1960s
nick minaj, roger that verse, uploaded by damn tavy, 2010
rowaida abdelaziz, immigrant detention center fed muslims pork during pandemic, activists say
césar chelala, force-feeding prisoners is a criminal act, common dreams, may 28, 2014
black panther party - breakfast for children program, uploaded by virgil addison.
d'lota (2020-2022)
a video about water jugs, the international food aisle and cleanliness
office weight (2020-2022)
forthcoming