White man at right wearing white uniform and pith helmet, smoking cigarette and writing in a book while seated at a small table; rows of dark skinned men in a wedge shape at left, all wearing turbans

%C2%A9 2013 Yee I-Lann

Wherein one nods with political sympathy and says I understand you better than you understand yourself, I'm just here to help you help yourself, 2013 (printed 2015)

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Yee I-Lann is recognized for her experimental technique of splicing together visual references, from history to pop culture, to examine the complex history of imperialism, particularly in her native Southeast Asia. Her portfolio "Picturing Power" explores how photography was used to lay claim to land and culture through imagery. She places particular emphasis on the Dutch colonial legacy in Malaysia, with images sourced from archives and the artist’s own photographs. The works, with long allegorical titles, suggest a present deeply influenced by a colonial legacy.

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Title
Wherein one nods with political sympathy and says I understand you better than you understand yourself, I'm just here to help you help yourself
Artist Life
born 1971
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2015.87.3
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White man at right wearing white uniform and pith helmet, smoking cigarette and writing in a book while seated at a small table; rows of dark skinned men in a wedge shape at left, all wearing turbans

© 2013 Yee I-Lann

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