Programming
Jeanne E. Masterson
Dislocation
According to Jeanne E. Masterson, wounds bear witness to our human condition, chaotic, universal and constant. Their transformation into scars on the surface hides their true dimensions, dislocates them. What are the possible repercussions if wounds are neglected, ignored, simply sewn up and forgotten?
Wounds bear witness to our human condition—chaotic, universal, and constant. They function as cryptic manifestations, signalling the need to be interpreted and understood. Their transformation into scars on the surface conceals their true dimensions, dislocating them. What are the possible repercussions if wounds are neglected, ignored, simply stitched up and then forgotten?
Probing beneath the surface—seeing moments of vulnerability and disorder with our own eyes—allows us to change, to learn from experience. Wounds speak of fragments of anatomy, history, biology, and memory that have yet to be examined. Are we listening to what they are telling us?
Jeanne E. Masterson lives and works in Montréal. She earned her Master’s degree in Visual Arts from Concordia University in 1991. She has presented several solo and group exhibitions.