Seni Tiga, a multidisciplinary collaborative project by Kongsi Petak, initially planned to perform
Seni Tiga #11: Dulu. Saat Itu. (Then. That Moment.in Malay), an exploration in memory, in April 2020. Due to the pandemic, they decided to postpone the performance, eventually staging it on Cloud Theatre on December 18 – 20 last year. Throughout the year, they discussed how they could present the performance virtually without losing the audience’s attention. The performance was rehearsed and pre-recorded at Kongsi KL.
Seni Tiga #11: Dulu. Saat Itu., performed by Dexter Lim and Aisha Hassan, explores the moments in our lives that we relive repeatedly. They take us through a beautiful and painful recollection of memories that resonate through the essence of time, including the past and present. The play takes the form of vignettes with unnamed characters.
Its linear storyline gradually builds suspense as I observe the characters’ darkest memories. The first scene emphasises on how we are judged by other people based on how we look. In the scene, the woman, played by Aisha, criticises the man, played by Lim, for wearing a red dress that makes him feel pretty. It highlights the importance of loving ourselves despite our struggles in displaying our vulnerabilities, and the failure to conform. It was unclear if Seni Tiga was trying to comment on sexuality, but if so, it didn't seem to be explored enough.