Nancy Singh
We over did the cogito-03
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My project explores René Descartes's Cogito ergo sum, which emphasises on the paradox of mind over the body as a reductionist concept. I have created a series of images(ongoing project) that showcase the entanglement of mind and body as a singular unit and we cannot completely rely on this divide. It records my response of being able to fall in the category of ''other'' in this case the body is being the other, navigating through a world where female/body/primitive/emotion is subject to being inferior to male/mind/reason/civilised. My aesthetic and the storylines I've developed focus on things with satire, black humour, incongruity, and the denigration of logic. Upon reflection, I've come to appreciate the relationship between sensory perception and uncertainty more as a result of my research. The part of my view that disagrees with Descartes is the division between the mind and the body, where the self is placed in the mind or the soul (Cogito ergo sum), and the body is inferior, mechanistic, and just a thing or object. This point of view makes it possible to dehumanise "the body" and its "knowability."​
A Little Bit About The Artist
A Statement From The Artist
With a signature approach, my work is not just a reflection, but an evocative embodiment of feminism and the intricate tapestry of gender subjectivity. This journey has been informed and shaped by the nuanced responses I've meticulously documented from diverse cultural landscapes.
Throughout my prolific years, I have delved into the realms of surrealism and absurdity. This exploration is less a tribute to the genres and more a pointed critique, designed to challenge long-held perceptions and unfurl the intricate layers of the human unconscious. My oeuvre seamlessly weaves between the tactile grains of analogue and the infinite possibilities of the digital realm.
My academic pursuits, a BA(Hons) in Fashion Communication from Middlesex University, London, and a subsequent deep dive into media studies at the prestigious Goldsmiths, University of London, have honed my vision. Yet, it's the labyrinth of my experiences and the uncharted territories of my artistry that make my work decidedly unique and perpetually evolving. Each piece is an invitation into a world less travelled, and a narrative waiting to be unraveled.
Tell us about a dream you've had.
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Well these days it is a challenge to conquer the lucid dreams.
What's your favourite movie or tv show?
Hannibal & Pearl.
​​​​What is your biggest influence on your practice?