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Year: 2025
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Source: https://ualshowcase.arts.ac.uk/project/501658/cover

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Jiaqing Zhang

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College Chelsea College of Arts

Course MA Fine Art

Graduation year 2023

The singularity in the Whitney Umbrella model represents a point of divergence or radical change in the function. It is a moment when the trajectory of the function abruptly shifts, creating a break from the smooth continuity that preceded it. Similarly, in human society, singularities can manifest as events or moments that disrupt established norms, institutions, or ways of thinking. These events can lead to significant social transformations, altering the course of history or challenging existing power structures.

This led the artist to realise that human society lies in the recognition that social systems are not static or linear but are subject to sudden shifts and unpredictable changes. Singularities in human society create spaces for reimagining social relations, questioning prevailing ideologies, and envisioning alternative futures. The singularity acts as a catalyst for change, encouraging individuals and communities to reevaluate their positions, engage in critical reflection, and participate in the construction of new social realities.

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Nomadland

Material: Glass tubes, wood, ceramic, steel sheets, MDF, sand

Size: flexible dimensions

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## Official page
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