Dreaming About Ham Sandwich after the End of World
edited by Tiffy
在末日後夢見了火腿三文治
edited by Tiffy
“Imaginary of Ham Sandwich
In the realm of Old English, the word 'Ham' transcended its meaty origins and became a symbol of community and belonging—a village where hearts found their home. Bread, on the other hand, a seemingly humble necessity, has a history spanning thousands of years. The baking of bread is a craft that has been refined over time through repeated experimentation, and it embodies the importance of sustenance and life itself. Food processing has driven the development of human civilization. The modern sandwich inhibits the growth of bacteria, ensuring it remains fresh and controllable under specific conditions. The sandwich, a highly processed and convenient food, is a testament to that.
Within the realm of dreams, the ham sandwich emerges as a potent symbol. The artificial construction of a sandwich, with its bleached bread, forcefully binds together what was once an integrated village with nature - representing desires and hopes that bloomed amidst frustration, our longing for control and solace in the face of deterioration and unknown.
To claim our territories and establish a sense of home, boundaries are necessary. These territories required constant care and renewal, shaping our environments to meet our needs. Borders and control naturally emerge as a result of this process.
Yet, whether in the face of an apocalypse or any other circumstances,our longing for the ham sandwich endures—a testament to an unyielding desire woven into the very fibers of our being. And so, the saga continues, as we persistently yearn for fulfilment beyond.”
In this exhibition, I invite you to embark on a journey where the 'ham sandwich' serves as a metaphorical image—an ephemeral creation of our minds, existing solely within our desires and quest for control. I will investigate this process through the lens of materiality, delving into the ways in which humans employ enduring and robust materials like metal, plastic, and others to carve out domains of control within a given space. Additionally, the materials I employ, such as expanding foam, possess their own unique logic and react to the surrounding environment. We shall delve into the intricate interplay between human will and the material world, where the use of these materials may give rise to conflicts or uncontrollable situations, yet we must courageously face the unknown consequences.
Furthermore, the blurred boundary between humans and nature represents an ongoing negotiation between two different entities. This negotiation is established and maintained through the materials humans use to build and create. My goal is to gain a deeper understanding of how the materiality of territorial production influences the relationship between humans and their environment, and how this relationship is constantly shifting and evolving.
「火腿三明治的幻想：
在古英語中，『Ham』一詞超越了肉的本質，英國許多地名的後綴代表著不同面貌的定居點，如Birmingham的「-ham」，則有村莊或定居點(Home)的意思。『Ham』象徵著社區和歸屬，是一個能讓心靈找到歸宿的村莊。
而麵包，作為平凡的必需品，卻擁有三萬年的歷史。麵包的烘焙是一門追求工藝的技術。它可能是透過反覆的實驗演化而成，也可能只是一場美麗的意外，但它體現了維持生計和生命本身的重要性。食物加工推動了人類文明的發展。三明治，一項經過高度加工的最佳速食，以抑制細菌的生長，確保其防止腐壞。這種控制的行為旨在確保食物符合人類的需求，在特定的條件下保持新鮮和可控，同時建立起界限和控制權。
在夢的領域中，火腿三明治便成為了一個強而有力的象徵。以人工合成的漂白麵包，強硬地將本與自然一體的村莊束縛起來 —— 我們於變質和未知面前渴望掌握控制權並尋求安慰。
為了宣示領土並建立家園，界限是必需的。我們塑造環境以滿足自身需求，持續照顧和改造這些領土。邊界和控制相互促成，是這個過程自然而然的結果。
無論面對末日或其他情況，我們對火腿三明治的渴望仍然存在，這是一種不可撼動的慾望，深深植根於我們的存在中。因此，火腿三明治的故事從未停止，不斷渴求超越的慾望亦持續存在。」
在這個展覽中，火腿三明治成為了一個象徵，僅存在於我們對掌控的渴望和追求中。這裡將通過物質的角度來探究這個過程，深入研究人類如何運用耐久和堅固的材料，如金屬、塑料等，在特定的空間中塑造和掌控領域。此外，我所使用的材料(膨脹膠)本身具有獨特的邏輯，並對周圍環境產生反應。我將深入探討人類意志與物質世界之間錯綜複雜的互動，這些材料的使用可能產生衝突或無法控制的局面，但我們仍然必須勇敢地面對未知的後果。
此外，人類與自然之間模糊的界限代表著兩個派別之間無間斷的協商。這種協商是通過人類建造和創造所使用的材料來建立和維持的。我希望深入了解領土生產的物質性如何影響人類與環境之間的關係，以及這種關係如何不斷變化和演化。
在這個展覽中，讓我們一同探索火腿三明治的幻想和渴望，並思考人類、物質世界和環境之間微妙且不斷變化的互動關係。
ref:
香港地名誌https://www.facebook.com/hongkongplacename/photos/a.1242431132513146/2551197194969860/?type=3&locale=es_ES&paipv=0&eav=AfbWEcDwmHyyx8rIoFDkWnpI2exGjmr-33W8c45lJcvHmoB1y61-Pyjn3K_ztfGrkIg&_rdr#_=_
history of bread making: http://www.foodworldnews.com/articles/64727/20160210/history-bread-making.htm
In the realm of Old English, the word 'Ham' transcended its meaty origins and became a symbol of community and belonging—a village where hearts found their home. Bread, on the other hand, a seemingly humble necessity, has a history spanning thousands of years. The baking of bread is a craft that has been refined over time through repeated experimentation, and it embodies the importance of sustenance and life itself. Food processing has driven the development of human civilization. The modern sandwich inhibits the growth of bacteria, ensuring it remains fresh and controllable under specific conditions. The sandwich, a highly processed and convenient food, is a testament to that.
Within the realm of dreams, the ham sandwich emerges as a potent symbol. The artificial construction of a sandwich, with its bleached bread, forcefully binds together what was once an integrated village with nature - representing desires and hopes that bloomed amidst frustration, our longing for control and solace in the face of deterioration and unknown.
To claim our territories and establish a sense of home, boundaries are necessary. These territories required constant care and renewal, shaping our environments to meet our needs. Borders and control naturally emerge as a result of this process.
Yet, whether in the face of an apocalypse or any other circumstances,our longing for the ham sandwich endures—a testament to an unyielding desire woven into the very fibers of our being. And so, the saga continues, as we persistently yearn for fulfilment beyond.”
In this exhibition, I invite you to embark on a journey where the 'ham sandwich' serves as a metaphorical image—an ephemeral creation of our minds, existing solely within our desires and quest for control. I will investigate this process through the lens of materiality, delving into the ways in which humans employ enduring and robust materials like metal, plastic, and others to carve out domains of control within a given space. Additionally, the materials I employ, such as expanding foam, possess their own unique logic and react to the surrounding environment. We shall delve into the intricate interplay between human will and the material world, where the use of these materials may give rise to conflicts or uncontrollable situations, yet we must courageously face the unknown consequences.
Furthermore, the blurred boundary between humans and nature represents an ongoing negotiation between two different entities. This negotiation is established and maintained through the materials humans use to build and create. My goal is to gain a deeper understanding of how the materiality of territorial production influences the relationship between humans and their environment, and how this relationship is constantly shifting and evolving.
「火腿三明治的幻想：
在古英語中，『Ham』一詞超越了肉的本質，英國許多地名的後綴代表著不同面貌的定居點，如Birmingham的「-ham」，則有村莊或定居點(Home)的意思。『Ham』象徵著社區和歸屬，是一個能讓心靈找到歸宿的村莊。
而麵包，作為平凡的必需品，卻擁有三萬年的歷史。麵包的烘焙是一門追求工藝的技術。它可能是透過反覆的實驗演化而成，也可能只是一場美麗的意外，但它體現了維持生計和生命本身的重要性。食物加工推動了人類文明的發展。三明治，一項經過高度加工的最佳速食，以抑制細菌的生長，確保其防止腐壞。這種控制的行為旨在確保食物符合人類的需求，在特定的條件下保持新鮮和可控，同時建立起界限和控制權。
在夢的領域中，火腿三明治便成為了一個強而有力的象徵。以人工合成的漂白麵包，強硬地將本與自然一體的村莊束縛起來 —— 我們於變質和未知面前渴望掌握控制權並尋求安慰。
為了宣示領土並建立家園，界限是必需的。我們塑造環境以滿足自身需求，持續照顧和改造這些領土。邊界和控制相互促成，是這個過程自然而然的結果。
無論面對末日或其他情況，我們對火腿三明治的渴望仍然存在，這是一種不可撼動的慾望，深深植根於我們的存在中。因此，火腿三明治的故事從未停止，不斷渴求超越的慾望亦持續存在。」
在這個展覽中，火腿三明治成為了一個象徵，僅存在於我們對掌控的渴望和追求中。這裡將通過物質的角度來探究這個過程，深入研究人類如何運用耐久和堅固的材料，如金屬、塑料等，在特定的空間中塑造和掌控領域。此外，我所使用的材料(膨脹膠)本身具有獨特的邏輯，並對周圍環境產生反應。我將深入探討人類意志與物質世界之間錯綜複雜的互動，這些材料的使用可能產生衝突或無法控制的局面，但我們仍然必須勇敢地面對未知的後果。
此外，人類與自然之間模糊的界限代表著兩個派別之間無間斷的協商。這種協商是通過人類建造和創造所使用的材料來建立和維持的。我希望深入了解領土生產的物質性如何影響人類與環境之間的關係，以及這種關係如何不斷變化和演化。
在這個展覽中，讓我們一同探索火腿三明治的幻想和渴望，並思考人類、物質世界和環境之間微妙且不斷變化的互動關係。
ref:
香港地名誌https://www.facebook.com/hongkongplacename/photos/a.1242431132513146/2551197194969860/?type=3&locale=es_ES&paipv=0&eav=AfbWEcDwmHyyx8rIoFDkWnpI2exGjmr-33W8c45lJcvHmoB1y61-Pyjn3K_ztfGrkIg&_rdr#_=_
history of bread making: http://www.foodworldnews.com/articles/64727/20160210/history-bread-making.htm