Photography: Yvonne Osei, Transmedia Artist
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Grades: 7 - 12
Video Description: Tour the exhibit with German-born Ghanaian performance and video artist Yvonne Osei who describes herself as a trans-media artist. Every photograph is an extension of a performance that has taken place. “It’s basically using mediums in a diverse way to inform each other, so I can start from a photograph, and it would end up being a garment, and that garment will end up being a performance. For me it’s about being open to ‘otherness,’” Osei said. “Being open to engage someone that’s ‘other’ than you.” Osei is a visionary who hopes to bring change, and she is just getting started. “I just want to be someone who impacts lives for the better,” Osei said. “The work must make people think critically about their day to day lives. It’s more so about service. Art must extend oneself.”
Type of Video: Story*
Unique Video ID: AandA-YOsei**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: Use the video as a conversation starter or with a journal prompt asking students to respond to Ms. Osei’s perspective on being a “trans-media artist.” Have they ever pursed an art project in a similar way?
- Activity Idea: Use the video in conjunction with an activity having students create their own “trans-media” work as defined by Ms. Osei.
*Story videos employ a narrative form to highlight a topic, location, or practitioner in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
