The article explores the complex relationship between perception and interpretation, illustrated through Wittgenstein's rabbit-duck illusion and Poe's satire on societal views. It examines how noses serve as metaphors in literature, linking physical traits to identity and social implications, including racist ideologies. Ian Waelder's exhibition, 'cadence,' showcases an air-dried porcelain nose symbolizing this transformation. The piece acts as a gateway, with the subsequent installation encouraging viewers to explore deeper meanings and perceptions, reminiscent of the dual interpretations suggested by the rabbit-duck illusion.
Ludwig Wittgenstein's rabbit-duck illusion highlights how perception and interpretation can differ, shaping our understanding of identity, as shown in Edgar Allan Poe's satire.
The exhibition 'cadence' by Ian Waelder explores the transformation of identity through the metaphor of the nose, emphasizing how physical traits can be perceived variously.
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