Death of the Subject
Death of the Subject explores the disturbing flow of media brainwashing and doxxing culture, suggesting to break the cycle by moving offline.
In Boris Groys’ Into the Flow he explains that being offline is the act of contemplation that leaves no trace and therefore does not belong in the material world. The death of the subject means the incapacity of the subject to communicate and contribute their own message therefore becoming a secret. Death of the Subject explores the disturbing flow of media brainwashing and doxing culture, suggesting to break the cycle by pausing and becoming symbiotic with nature to exist formless, in the now. The media cycle (tabloid) continues to validate this behavior that has trickled down to all classes (non-celebrity) resulting in loss of job, housing, community and suicide. The good news is I’ve found that the death of one’s image is a blessing in disguise. Although painful, the rebirth creates an open minded existence, a freedom from the attachment of the image of the self.
Curated by Samantha Sutcliffe featuring installations, videos, sculptures, and handmade clothing by E5piral, Jake Brush, Joslyn Crocco, Johnny Scuotto and Samantha Sutcliffe. There will be additional programming with guest speakers and DJs occuring every Friday from 4-7pm. The exhibition is accompanied by an education pamphlet written and edited by E5piral and Samantha Sutcliffe that redfines censorship as the death of the subject and guides readers on how to enter The Profane Realm through wearing garments that embody the prehistoric symbols of the earth.
Public Works Administration is located at 1627 Broadway New York, New York. Enter via the Downtown 1 train station at 50th St. and Broadway.
