CDM Supported Project 'Spirit in the Grid' Receives Science New Wave Fund

Edem Dotse's sponsored project Spirit in the Grid (Brick Walled World) has been awarded The Science New Wave Fund. This prestigious fund supports innovative film projects that push the boundaries of science in cultural discourse and foster dynamic interdisciplinary collaboration.

Spirit in the Grid is a multimodal project that blends postcolonial studies, critical theory, and experimental art to explore the evolution of Ghanaian audiovisual culture through an Africanfuturist lens. Focusing on the tension between the Christian values imposed by British colonial rule and traditional Ghanaian belief systems, the project traces key moments in Ghana’s media history, particularly the video boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Through research, observation, and mythmaking, Spirit in the Grid examines how technological advancements have shaped spiritual and cultural identities in Ghana, culminating in a short film and multi-channel installation that bridges past, present, and future narratives. The project seeks to deepen understanding of the complex interplay between colonial legacies, technological shifts, and spiritual practices, while offering insights into broader themes of cultural identity, decolonization, and African futurism.