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State of Being Indivisible (I Want a Perfect Soul) — Elizabeth Withstandley

  • Brookline Arts Center 86 Monmouth Street Brookline, MA, 02446 United States (map)

The State of Being Indivisible (I Want a Perfect Soul) is a multi-channel video installation that explores the complexities of personal identity and individuality. Through a combination of video, audio, 3D elements, and interactive components, 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 20-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.

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