'Aftermath', the new solo exhibition by D-jai or D-Jai Kosiyabong, extends the inquiries begun in her previous work, inviting audiences to question how 'meaning' is formed, agreed upon, disseminated, and passed down through generations in pursuit of a language freed from bias and context.
In this exhibition, D-jai incorporates 'textiles' and 'ceramics' to remind viewers of how language was historically carried from one generation to the next. Presented through mixed-media installations within a linguistic system of her own creation, every pigment possesses its own distinct sound—allowing 'color' to function like 'letters.' Every mark or weave subtly translates into sound: the length of a stroke and structure becomes duration, the angle becomes direction in space, saturation becomes volume, and loose, uncertain brushwork and weaving become distortion.
"By building a language whose rules are entirely visible, the work exposes how much of everyday language rests on invisible rules, which are rarely questioned," D-jai quips.
Ultimately, Aftermath invites its viewers to ponder what happens when a language built toward objectivity is used to navigate something entirely subjective. It asks whether grief as a concept is truly felt, or whether the meaning behind the word is what causes us to feel that way.
Exhibition Information
- Dates: 14 November - 14 December 2026
- Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, Noon - 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
- Venue: Neu Contemporary
- Website: www.neucontemporary.com
- Instagram: @neucontemporary
- Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/49ZZvzL2CaQobBms9
- For enquiries: 096 959 3514
