One of my primary themes is the Self, a concept which I think a lot about
and is of prime importance to me. There are two fundamental reasons why this is the case; my personal and collective narcissism, but also my yearning to know who I really am - not only my identity, but my being - which combine time and time again in my art. These opposing forces create a state of uncertainty in me, and thus the need to know, to explore the question. With this exhibition I want to convey different identities and states of being we adopt and make clear the idea that they are possibilities which are always open for us to choose. I have come to this premise after experiencing all of these identities, in seeing that I was able to move on, that I was able to choose, in becoming aware of them as characters more than as experiences (which occur when the character is embraced). Essentially, I recognized that these were aspects of myself, and that I could choose which one to experience regardless of the situation. This premise is not final, but it is a choice I (and we) make every day. The exhibition is structured in three parts: -The Catalyst: I begin by asking Who Am I? -The Struggle: I live unaware through polar states -The Choice: I become aware of the choice and choose I hope you enjoy the exhibition, Nil |
Thank you truly for your time and attention,
Nil