June 2nd, 2010
.
This is a video and sound installation inspired by Mongolian, Buryatian shamanic chanting. I have worked with sound before in short films ‘Bring me a Baby” and in “Monday Dream” but this time I wanted sound to be a main part of the installation with image just supporting the idea.
Why Buryatian and why shamanic? Well, my ancestors on my mothers side are from Siberia and they do practise shamanic rituals to these days. Buryatians are known for practicing a rare combination of Lamaism, Buddhism and shamanism. It is a fascinating mixture of believes that I would like to investigate and find my place in it.
