I Can Never Know Myself
US$ 4,800
Overview
2022
Oil Paint, Oil on linen
Unique Work
Dimensions: 90cm (H) x 70cm (W) x 3cm (D) / 35.4" (H) x 27.6" (W) x 1.2" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
Shipping
This item ships from Singapore
Please note that this item is unframed and will be shipped flat
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About the art
Artist statement
This artwork is accompanied by an original poem -
Knowing always implies duality
There must be inherent separation between the knower and the known
So I can attempt to know the world or my body or feelings
Because I can perceive them as separate things
I am the ultimate subject that sees everything else as objects
Just as the eye cannot see itself, I can never be an object to myself
There can never be duality between me and myself
So I can never know myself simply because there is no one other than me to know me
Artist profile
Deepa Khanna Sobti
Born: 1969
Hometown: Singapore
Based in: Singapore
I am a Singaporean artist, poet and philanthropist. I write a unique poem for every painting that I make and both the painting and the poem are exhibited together. My art style is abstract impressionist and I only use oil paints as a medium and only palette knife as tools. …
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