Adah Parris was one of the artists invited to participate in the Tate Modern's celebration of Jenny Holzer's work. The event was curated by Ryan Lanji and Liat Rosenthal, and featured a series of performances and installations inspired by Holzer's iconic use of text in art. Parris presented a performance piece titled "Ego is a Myth," in which she explored the themes of identity, transformation, and cultural narratives through the lens of cyborg shamanism.
In response to Jenny Holzer's truism that technology will make or break us, Adah Parris broke down the truism into individual words to explore their meaning. She questioned who determines what is true, and delved into the origin of the word "technology," highlighting its roots in craft and fabrication. Adah also explored the concepts of will and certainty, and whether we are looking for a new religion to provide meaning and purpose. She touched on the idea of "breaking" and referenced the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which involves repairing broken pottery with gold, highlighting the beauty in the imperfection. Adah also questioned what it means to be human and individualistic, referencing artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and their focus on the human body.
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