TRANSIENCE #31 with Lou Drago and Saphileaum

It is undeniable that we are living in uncertain times. For those of us failing to fit the patriarchal neoliberalist mould, we have lost hope in the future. We can see capitalism is not working but we cannot yet envisage an alternative. In a world where security is no longer feasible, the only constant we can rely on is change. Regardless of one’s point of reference, we can understand that every aspect of life, physical and mental is in flux and perhaps this transience is the only thing we can depend on.

This month we have invited Saphileaum to ruminate on these ideas and create an hour of relief from these anxieties. A temporary suspension of reality, where the listener can speculate on alternate modes of existence that reject hetero-patriarchal systems of oppression.

 Saphileaum is one of the names of Georgian multi-media artist, Andro Gogibedashvili. Growing up in a musical and art family had a big impact on him to start creating his own work. The moniker Saphileaum was born in 2015, highly inspired by esoteric, mystic, new age, cosmic and visionary art and teachings, which hold a huge role and are a source of constant inspiration in artist’s art and life in general. His sound is often described as cosmic, spherical, light, visionary, innovative, tribal and hypnotic. All these interpretations blossom and unite in his production. When it comes to Saphileaum, Andro’s main oceans to sail are ambient,techno, downtempo and dub. Over the years the artist has developed his own handwriting in both genres, which makes his sound, atmosphere and storytelling a remarkable and unique experience. 

To listen to more of Saphileaum’s music please visit:

https://soundcloud.com/saphileaum

Photography by Janusz Lorent