Finding My Voice Through Practice-Based Research: A Critical Look at My Film Shattered Reflection
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2022-09-16
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Arts Research Africa (ARA)
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Abstract
This paper presents the author’s exploration of memory and autoethnography in her film “Shattered Reflection.” The author, an artistic researcher, delves into her personal experiences, lineage, and ancestral memories to answer research questions related to memory and its depiction in film. The paper reflects on the complexities of the author’s identity and how this influences her approach to research. The paper focuses on using the self as a tool for answering research questions through remembering and autoethnography. The author explores topics such as accessing memory without archives, using film to depict fragmented memories, and uncovering invisible memory through visuals and sound. The paper also mentions the author’s limited budget and her guerrilla filmmaking approach. The film is
presented as part of a larger book project and is analyzed in the context of practice-based research.
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Shattered Reflection, Autoethnography, Guerrilla filmmaking approach, Remembering, Visuals and Sound