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# Project Description A Doll Manifesto Palesa Weekes-Franklyn Summary Final work College Central Saint Martins Course BA (Hons) Fine Art Graduation year 2025 This piece of work confronts misplaced desire. The doll acting as a bridge between the literal and the subconscious. In childhood we were able conjure alternate spaces and timelines through doll imaginings; with many using dolls as early forms of self-curation. Through this work, I invite a return to the doll as both witness and provocation. As Jacques Lacan (1901–1981) said, “man’s desire is the desire of the other” (seminar XI p.235). I believe we can interrogate this other through the uncanny gaze of the almost human, as through this confrontation we can dissect the illusions of wholeness we uphold for ourselves and others. Final work Share this project This piece of work confronts misplaced desire. The doll acting as a bridge between the literal and the subconscious. In childhood we were able conjure alternate spaces and timelines through doll imaginings; with many using dolls as early forms of self-curation. Through this wo... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard Browse related work Beyond Human Sculpture FineArt Puppetry
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