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Ayabonga Magwaxaza, Midnight Delight, 2020, video (27:29)

Ayabonga Magwaxaza

Midnight Delight

Set against the uncertain time of the COVID 19 Pandemic, Midnight Delight juxtaposes the pre-lockdown, post-lockdown periods in a psychedelic and fluid way. It explores feelings of fomo and isolation through imagery, sonic elements and narration. Trapped in a warped time, the protagonist ventures into the thrill of the night, questioning societal structures and ways, while experiencing the excitement of being young and reckless. The morphed reality mimics the side effects of isolation which add to the impact of lockdown reflection.