everyone is..., 2017


Wantanee and an African grey parrot named Beuys have formed an unlikely partnership in a contemplative landscape. Like many parrot lovers, Wantanee has taught Beuys to mimic words and phrases. However, Beuys possesses remarkable freedom—the ability to rearrange these words and create her unique sentences, which makes her a political being capable of expressing her thoughts and perspectives.

Wantanee guides Beuys to say, "Everyone is a contemporary artist," but with each repetition, the words take on new life, their meanings evolving and transforming. It is in this fluidity that Beuys' true power lies. Each utterance becomes an act of creation, an artistic expression that defies the confines of predefined concepts and fixed interpretations.

Through this dynamic interplay, Wantanee and Beuys challenge the notion of human superiority. As Beuys weaves her sentences, she defies the expectations imposed upon her by society, becoming a beacon of possibility and a reminder that power and creativity are not exclusive to humans alone. Wantanee, an owner of an African grey parrot named Beuys, has formed an unlikely partnership with her pet bird in a contemplative landscape. Like many parrot owners, Wantanee has taught Beuys to mimic words and phrases. However, Beuys possesses remarkable freedom - the ability to rearrange these words and create her unique sentences, which makes her a political being capable of expressing her thoughts and perspectives.

Everyone is..., 2017
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