Famous Last Words of a Young Millennial (2021)
Digital Print on 160 gsm Paper, Hand-coloured by the Artist

Famous last words of a young millennial is a poem, an unrealistic manifesto, a mantra of personal deception, a flat-out lie. It’s a portrayal of the artist’s desire to rebel against what critical theorist Byung-Chul Han describes as the 'neoliberal achievement society' in Psychopolitics—the culture of being defined by accomplishments, and tying self-worth to self-advancement and career. However, the artist can’t help but wonder if refusing to comply with the universal productivity, success, wellness and relaxation tips could actually be a self-destructive act. So, here, we see the artist contradicting herself by engaging in creative writing and colouring as acts of both labour and reparation. By offering the audience copies for them to colour, the artist seems to invite all her fellow millennials to the arms of compliance.

 

 

Exhibited as part of A Voyage of Absurdity at London Craft Central.