The Tales of Greysia, (2025)
Film and Sculptural Installation by Maia Ngozi
starring avian Vida
(see installation photos below)PROJECT STATEMENT
The Tales of Greysia is my undergraduate installation, which consists of a 5-minute music driven film and a piece titled “Greysia’s Desk.” This project combines costuming and sound design to give life to Greysia, a young woman who longs for more than the mundane. Greysia is “caught in the greys,” a phrase that encapsulates having to exist in a state of obligation rather than fulfillment. In the midst of her greys, she catches a glimpse of a new side of herself. Is an obligation something that is only reserved for things outside of ourselves? Furthermore, is fulfillment an obligation we owe to ourselves?
“Greysia’s Desk” is a 3.5” fully functional computer that I programmed to loop video. Referencing Greysia’s workstation, this is a miniature recreation of her workspace that is completely interactive, equipped with a mouse and keyboard. Headphones are connected to listen to the three vignettes that spell out Greysia’s internal landscape: “Deep Down,” “The Woes,” and “Let It Go.”
Recipient of the Perry Family Award from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2025
Receiving the Perry Award
Full view of installation
"Greysia's Desk," a functional 3.5" computer programmed to loop "Deep Down", "The Woes", and "Let It Go."
Detail of images
Image of "Greysia's Desk"