The State of Being Indivisible (I want a perfect soul)
86 Monmouth Street, Brookline MA 02446
November 23, 2024- March 29th, 2025
Opening November 23, 5:30-8pm
"The State of Being Indivisible (I want a perfect soul)" is a 5-channel video installation that explores the complexities of personal identity and individuality. Through a combination of video, audio, and 3D elements, the experience explores the intricate interplay between personal identity, gender identity, and the relationship with AI technology.
At its core, the installation revolves around the compelling narrative of Amy Schneider, celebrated for her record-breaking winning streak on Jeopardy!. Daily video clips offer intimate insights into Schneider’s life, with a 42-channel composite video spotlighting trivia snippets from her remarkable 40-day reign, illuminating the facets that define her as an individual.
Drawing from Amy’s self-described facts, viewers connect with her on a personal level, while a 27-minute audio track interweaves ideas of individuality, incorporating motivational speakers, spiritualists, and samples from "Ex-Machina" and "Synecdoche, New York" soundtracks. The project also leverages the concept of “41 facts,” inspiring three unique scripts generated through AI technology. Presented in a game show-like setting, these scripts vividly portray distinct versions of the individual, challenging viewers to reflect on the fluidity of personal identity and the influence of external interpretations, while examining the complexities of identity in our technologically evolving world.
This 5-minute excerpt from "The State of Being Indivisible (I want a perfect soul)" at the Brookline Arts Center offering a glimpse into the full 27-minute, 5-channel video installation exploring personal identity, gender identity, and AI technology, 2024.