Ana Mendes explores themes of memory, language and identity in her practice through video, photography, installation, performance and drawing. In her process, she brings together concept and form, often guided by what is currently accessible to derive new modes of presentation. Since 2019, Ana has been working regularly in East Asia, drawing from local philosophies—animism, Shintoism—to understand historical objects or materials and their relationship with the formation of history and identity.

While in residence, Ana will continue to extend her research on gender and identity politics in relation with the food industry. Underpinning this research, she will also engage with Singapore’s colonial legacies and remaining historical ties between the West and East.

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Portrait image on listings page courtesy of the resident
Hero banner: Image courtesy of Daria Jelonek

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