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James Seet

Mental Block IV

Mental Block IV

Year: 2016

Medium: Stoneware ceramic

Dimensions: 33 x 62 x 28


Description

In the realm of ceramic art, I find inspiration in the dark comedy that unfolds when governments adopt policies that make the quote "Eyes are useless if the mind is blind" eerily relevant. Crafting my pieces with a satirical edge, I explore the absurdity of governmental actions that contribute to the brain drain phenomenon. Each ceramic creation becomes a vessel of mockery, a visual commentary on the shortsightedness of policies that drive away intellectual capital. The textures and shapes I sculpt reflect the twisted logic that governs decisions leading to a mass exodus of minds, leaving the homeland with a cerebral vacuum. As viewers engage with my work, they are prompted to question the wisdom behind actions that render eyes ineffective witnesses to the self-inflicted intellectual blindness imposed by those in power. Through satire, my ceramics aim to provoke a reflective pause on the consequences of government actions, shedding light on the paradox where eyes witness the departure of minds, but the vision remains painfully myopic.

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