2021 Exhibition
42. Is My Mind A Machine Gun?
Artist Information
KESSWA and Shigeto present an extended audio visual performance of “Is My Mind A Machine Gun?” A sonic meditation that explores abstract visual landscapes of the mind as a powerful tool.
“Is My Mind a Machine Gun?” was originally presented as a video artwork on the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit’s (MOCAD) Daily Rush platform. dailyrush.us/immamg
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KESSWA
Kesiena Wanogho, aka KESSWA, is an interdisciplinary artist from Detroit, Michigan. As a vocalist, producer, and director, her work integrates performance, sound, light, music and mantra. Her most recent work with Shigeto, “Is My Mind A Machine Gun?” (2021) premiered on the MOCAD’s new media platform Daily Rush. She has performed in support of avant-garde black artists such as Sudan Archives, The Sun Ra Arkestra, River Spirit, Rashaad Newsome, and Sterling Toles at institutions such as The Cleveland Museum of Art, The University of Michigan Museum of Art, and the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Shigeto
Zachary Saginaw—also known as Shigeto—is a drummer, producer, and DJ who has been making a space for himself in underground music globally over the last decade. Ann Arbor born and Detroit-based, Saginaw is primarily known for his energetic and versatile hybrid performances which integrate live and electronic instrumentation. Additionally, Saginaw is known for his long-standing affiliation with New York based independent record label and multimedia hub, Ghostly International. His music is beat-driven, richly-textured, rhythmically fractured, and melodically sumptuous.
Today, Shigeto continues to stand for change and growth. His commitment to community and collaboration is upheld in his role as co-founder of Portage Garage Sounds (PGS), a record label and creative incubator for new local artists. He is currently working with emerging talent KESSWA.
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