"The title came from starting to look at what would be in the show and realizing that most of the works dealt with people being symptomatic, whether psychosomatically or somatically."
"The video trilogy in the show-'Leaky Teeth,' 'Indigestibles' and 'Homebody'-featured characters who are dealing with their bodies."
"I like the idea that everything can be opened up or looked at on a deeper level, as symptoms are not things in themselves, but point to something unseen causing it all."
Dafna Maimon's artistic practice incorporates diverse media, including painting, video, installation, and performance, often reflecting on the abject. Her recent exhibition, 'Symptoms,' presented visceral imagery that questioned the cultural significance of Descartes' mind-body dualism. The title 'Symptoms' signifies a deeper exploration of psychosomatic experiences, with works like the video trilogy 'Leaky Teeth,' 'Indigestibles,' and 'Homebody' focusing on characters grappling with their bodies. Maimon's work invites viewers to consider the unseen causes behind visible symptoms, emphasizing the importance of embodied knowledge.
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