No to exotification, no to enchantment, no to creating a new sign, and yes to Yvonne Rainer's 1965 "No" manifesto. Throughout my work, I aim to refrain from introducing new signs and instead contemplate the collective body of signs that humanity has already created. The act of creating a piece of work arises from my incapability of digesting a sensation/thought/event through natural language.
While living in the diaspora, I am engaged in semiotics, where my work delves into the profound examination of the significance found within words and their intricate connections to myths and cultures. My primary focus lies in unraveling language's pivotal role in shaping our perception and subjectivity while acknowledging its fluid structure when it comes to meaning. Through my practice, I strive to challenge the absurd and occasionally contradictory nature of language and perception, seeking to shed light on this complicated relationship's precarious aspects. Being in the diaspora provides me with a unique perspective that enriches my exploration of how language and culture interact and shape subjectivity.
