Synecdochic Democracy
Synecdochic Democracy problematizes the adverse impact of the Western recession on democratic functions drawing from the illustrative case of Greece. Synecdochic derives from the Greek word ‘synekdoche’ (συνεκδοχή), a figure of speech by which a part stands for the whole or vice-versa. The title refers to the means by which extant democratic systems do not live up to the standards of equality, participation, and public sovereignty, but instead represent particular citizens or groups.
Within this photography installation, I use images symbolic of ancient and contemporary notions of ‘the people’ and ‘the public space of democracy’. In the wake of more globalized issues and manifestations of civic unrest, the exhibition creates a space for rethinking fundamental presuppositions of democracy such as representation, access, citizenship, sovereignty and liberty.
Also, Brad and Joe took part in ArtUnleashed, exhibition and sale in support of their alma mater The University of the Arts' scholarship fund.
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Many thanks Joe!!!!!
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