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especially nowadays when re- search outcomes can be updated or even overthrown at rapid speeds. It reminds me of reports on gene modification and rejuve- nation technologies: these fields have been developing rapidly in recent years, but being sponta- neous is influenced and manip- ulated by humanity and capital. For me, it is quite worrying
if scientific research is being conducted with the purpose of gaining absolute control.
Your work often sees a performa- tive extension. What’s something you feel is often misunderstood about the performative aspect of your work?
Having performative extension
in my work is a way of communication that I try to build, communications that is based on human instincts, more like an ex- pression of personal experience. I think my intention was to present a phenomenon. It is precisely because I can not understand these phenomenons thoroughly, so I attempt to investigate in other ways. Thus, I don’t think any reaction is misunderstanding, it
is more like surprise for me, since it might just be the perspectives
I was not able to or subjectively avoiding to see.
When do you feel the most unen- cumbered?
I might be the type of person
who never completely let go
of burdens. I haven’t really felt unencumbered before, and I do not yearn for absolute freedom either.
What’s next?
I am preparing for a solo exhibition, and planning to apply for a residency project as well.
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