Long before it evolved into its present-day meaning of ‘being prudent or reasonable’, the word ‘sensible’ — from the Latin sensibilis — meant ‘perceptible by the senses’. Sensible Objects draws on this older understanding, presenting a selection of works that shift away from the ocular bias of contemporary art and culture, by evoking the senses (of touch, and smell) and engaging on an embodied (or even libidinal) register.
The works in this exhibition also upend expectations of ‘sensible’ (practical, useful) objects by playfully subverting the use-function of common household items, and imbuing these with sentient qualities. Amongst these are gently animated kitchen utensils, and vases that slouch or embody emotional states, all suggesting sense-ible objects, capable of ‘feeling’ or ‘sensing’.
Venue: Appetite, 72A Amoy St, Singapore 069891
When: 11 Feb - 20 Apr 2025,
By: Appetite
