Covid-19 and climate change have left the world on edge and anxious about the environment, communities, and the future of humanity. In such uncertain times, many of us question the veracity of historical and cultural narratives that have guided us for generations.
Hence, folk magic and animism are experiencing a resurgence as some of us wonder if the “old ways” might offer a remedy to the problems of postmodernity during such tumultuous times. This is why Singaporean artist, researcher and educator Zarina Muhammad’s work, which is part of the Singapore Biennale 2022, is particularly relevant right now. The Singapore Biennale 2022 ends19 March.
“We desire to tap into the vastness of ecologies and ourselves, and perhaps imagine larger, broader ways of creating habitable universes,” says Zarina. She believes that right now, we might be craving a closer link with the land, a renewed connection to our ancestral traditions, and other ways of experiencing and engaging with the world.
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