South African artist, Jake Michael Singer, has recently concluded his participation in Forever Is Now.04, a prestigious international art exhibition set against the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza. His installation, “We Will Meet Again in the Sky,” left a lasting impression, sparking conversations about the intersections of history, humanity, and the natural world.
Speaking about the experience, Singer described it as “an extraordinary honour” to exhibit alongside one of the most enduring symbols of human achievement. “The Pyramids carry a weight that’s hard to put into words, and creating something contemporary in their presence was both humbling and inspiring,” he said.
Singer’s Murmurations series, the focus of his installation, reflects the beauty of collective movement in nature and humanity. Constructed from stainless steel rods commonly used for fencing, the piece created a visual paradox between confinement and freedom, migration and stillness. At Giza, the avian forms of the sculpture drew clear parallels to Egyptian mythology, where birds symbolise transcendence, renewal, and connection with the divine.
“The site demanded a certain reverence,” Singer reflected. “Rather than trying to compete with its magnitude, I wanted the work to harmonise with the landscape. The feedback I received—that the piece seemed to ‘hover between the present and eternity’—was exactly the response I hoped for.”
However, the project wasn’t without its challenges. From extreme weather to the logistics of working in the desert, the experience tested both creative and technical resilience. Thankfully these difficulties shaped Singer’s process, reinforcing the importance of adaptability and balance.
“The Pyramids have a timeless presence, and they taught me to approach the site with sensitivity,” he said. “It’s not about overwhelming the space but about finding a way to engage with it meaningfully.”
What’s next?
With the exhibition now complete, Singer is already looking ahead. The experience at Forever Is Now.04 has fuelled his passion for site-specific work, particularly in spaces where contemporary art can spark new ways of thinking about heritage and identity.
“I’m working on a new project that continues exploring themes of interconnectedness and temporality, this time in an urban setting,” he hinted. While details remain under wraps, Singer is committed to evolving his Murmurations series with new materials and ideas, maintaining its focus on movement, transformation, and collective energy.
As a South African artist, Singer values the opportunity to contribute to international platforms like Forever Is Now.04, while staying rooted in his home country’s perspective.
“Being part of such a global dialogue, while representing South Africa, is incredibly meaningful to me,” he said. “I hope my work adds to a more inclusive understanding of contemporary art, connecting universal and localised stories.”
Summing up his experience, Singer called the exhibition “a profound conversation between the ancient and the contemporary, the fleeting and the eternal.”
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