body~sea: a corporeal narratology of tide borne bone / AARTI PILLAI

Aarti Pillai (b. 2000, Singapore) presents body~sea: a corporeal narratology of tide borne bone, a profound exploration of the intricate bond between the human body and the oceanic natural world. Through new media based oceanic aesthetics and a deconstruction of anthropocentric views, Pillai's work challenges conventional notions of personhood, as an invitation to consider the body and self as a creature laced into the natural world. body~sea illustrates the humanistic internal rhythm, resonating with the cycles and patterns of the natural world where the boundaries between body and sea blur.

Through the intricate interplay between bone, shell, and coral—elements derived from the same source—Pillai deconstructs anthropocentric views and challenges us to contemplate the delicate relationship between our human form and the ever-changing currents of the ocean. body~sea is a testament to the artist's dedication to environmental justice and the imperative to restore planetary health.