Skill Futures | Effigies II by thesupersystem

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artificial intelligencedatadigitalIndo-Malay Archipelagoknowledge systemslanguageparticipatoryscreen-based technologiesfuturitylanguage learning model

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Existence as we know it is an immersive tapestry—an intricate interplay between the spiritual, virtual and actual. Effigies II serves as a visual dialogue between these realms by inviting us to contemplate how the ethereal and the tangible are interconnected. In this interactive performance, audiences will be invited to communicate with characters that the artist has devised.

The interactive performance is followed by a conversation with SAM curator Syaheedah Iskandar. This session is held in conjunction with the series Skill Futures.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁

thesupersystem is the brainchild of Heider Ismail. Started off as a school project, it eventually evolved into a platform that merges technology, science and art. Central to thesupersystem's ethos and artistic exploration are the themes of posthumanism, Malay culture, and nature. These themes are intricately woven into the fabric of thesupersystem’s work, defining his artistic identity while contributing to the richness and diversity of Singapore's cultural landscape. A self-initiated campaign called 'The Jungle Is Neutral' echoes a number of collaborative projects regarding the natural world. thesupersystem has exhibited in some notable places, including National Gallery Singapore and the London Science Festival.

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