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The Divided Minds 22 (2007) by LAM Wai Kit
75 x 100 cm
lambda print on dibond

The Divided Minds - Artist statement 
I started my interest of the investigation of identification since 1999; henceforth I discover more especially on the notion of representation.  These included the choices of roles, the ways of the presentation under the contemporary circumstances; and also how ideology affects us under the notion of identification.

I do believe representation is different from the genuine self.  In fact, there is no genuine self because it is constructed by the ideologies.  The so-called genuine self is a construction of what we expect, and will be different under diverse circumstances.  The representations can be figurative or abstract; the internal spirit and the external aspect may not be the same.  So, what is genuine or what is false?  It is impossible to tell from the aspect of a single photograph.

My exhibits have not had definite time and space.  The Divided Minds is a linkage of unrelated physical and mental states; they are comprehensive but however they are in-between their two selves.  I question as if a single way of thinking can ever be our understanding of genuine or false.

Courtesy Hong Kong Heritage Museum.


 

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