Road Map, 2007

Anawana Haloba
Road Map, 2007
Stencils, salt, sensors, microphone

Overview

My work is a result of the different thoughts going on in my mind, or, what I would call the noises in my mind. The way I react and place myself in this world is reflected in these ‘mind discussions’. When I work I bring out my inner thoughts to interact with the outside thoughts. I am described as a feminist or political, but I would rather say I deal with social crises.

My body is an important medium through which to display these thoughts, with the intention of making a statement and being heard. I choose the specific materials I touch embracing, revealing, and in some cases, changing their meanings. Who names what and what right do they have?

To add thought and material to society and engage everyone in the debate allows me to create interactive pieces. I like directness, and maybe to be free and direct becomes an essential ingredient.

This project was part of Sharjah Biennial 8.

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