Previous Engagements
For her exhibition, titled “Previous Engagements,” Sisea will present a new body of ceramic work that not only mimics but also satirizes the cult of celebrity, exposing the darkness and delirium that fuel these constructed icons. The 24 ceramic figures installation depicts the scene in Drake’s “Falling Back” when the singer marries 23 brides.
The commodification and spectacle of romance is at the center of the artist’s commentary, portraying each bride as a vessel filled with societal expectations and stereotypes. The figures are meticulously sculpted, blending traditional ceramic techniques with contemporary elements to reflect the tension between authenticity and artifice in today’s celebrity culture.
Sisea highlights the absurdity and emotional dissonance underlying these exaggerated personas. By using ceramics—a medium traditionally associated with domesticity—she subverts expectations, turning these supposedly fragile forms into powerful symbols of critique. Each bride is depicted in a state of existential disarray, challenging the viewer to confront the illusions perpetuated by the media and the entertainment industry. The exhibition promises to be a poignant and provocative exploration of the fantasies and follies that govern our life.
