Alexandra Naledi Holtman is a Cape Town-based interdisciplinary artist and a graduate of the University of Cape Town's Michaelis School of Fine Art. Her practice, which often incorporates sound, sculpture, and interactive installation, is a thoughtful investigation into the nature of communication, connection, and perception.
Drawing on both academic theory and playful, tangible experiences, Holtman's work explores how we relate to one another across space and technology. A key example is her interactive sound installation based on Roy Ascott's concept of "telematics." In this piece, she uses lo-fi materials like parabolic receivers and cup-and-string telephones to create an intimate, private communication channel between two people. By grounding a high-tech theory in a simple, physical experience, she encourages participants to reflect on the fundamentals of connection in a digitally saturated world. Through her work, Holtman consistently creates spaces that challenge our awareness and highlight the delicate pathways of human interaction.
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Alexandra Naledi Holtman is a Cape Town-based interdisciplinary artist and a graduate of the University of Cape Town's Michaelis School of Fine Art. Her practice, which often incorporates sound, sculpture, and interactive installation, is a thoughtful investigation into the nature of communication, connection, and perception.
Drawing on both academic theory and playful, tangible experiences, Holtman's work explores how we relate to one another across space and technology. A key example is her interactive sound installation based on Roy Ascott's concept of "telematics." In this piece, she uses lo-fi materials like parabolic receivers and cup-and-string telephones to create an intimate, private communication channel between two people. By grounding a high-tech theory in a simple, physical experience, she encourages participants to reflect on the fundamentals of connection in a digitally saturated world. Through her work, Holtman consistently creates spaces that challenge our awareness and highlight the delicate pathways of human interaction.
