Create Space August 2026 Residency

The August 2026 Create Space artist residency partners with TerryandTheCuz — the Malaysian/Australian company that has created an array of interdisciplinary arts projects around the world.

Kaadhal Thovigal (The Failed Romances), a work-in-progress by TerryandTheCuz and Adriano Cortese starring Govin Ruben, is a genre-defying hybrid that fuses live music, theatre, cabaret and cinematic design to explore how love, romance and attraction are shaped by Tamil cinema, cultural mythology and personal experience.

The Create Space August 2026 residency was enabled by the JACE Foundation.

A man standing on stage with his arms in the air. A projected artwork is behind him.
Photo credit: Cassandra Hannagan

About the artists

Black and white headshot of Govin Ruben wearing sunglasses.

A black and white headshot of Adriano Cortese.

Gallery

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  • A woman performing on stage, she is speaking to the audience.
    Photo credit: Cassandra Hannagan
  • A man standing on stage with his arms in the air. A projected artwork is behind him.
    Photo credit: Cassandra Hannagan
  • A group of people discussing in a circle, one is holding a microphone.
    Photo credit: Cassandra Hannagan
  • A man performing on stage with a projection of a woman behind him.
    Photo credit: Cassandra Hannagan
  • A group photo of the creatives behind the performance.
    Photo credit: Cassandra Hannagan
  • A man performing on stage, he is wearing all black and looks to be illustrating his concept.
    Photo credit: Cassandra Hannagan