THE LABORATORY

At SOMAMIE Lab, experimentation is the heartbeat, pulsating through the fusion of art, science, and performance. Embracing surgery as a symbolic act, the lab transcends physical repair, delving into the emotional realms, unraveling hidden layers of trauma. Through experimental narratives, the lab transcends conventional demarcations, offering participants an erudite engagement with the transformative potential inherent in the nuanced interplay of emotions, precision, and creativity.

Through symbolic surgeries that are sometimes grotesque, sometimes tragic, and at other times, humorously revealing, our dissections delve into themes that explore the profound depths of the human condition. The toys and glitters serve as artifacts which are an integral components of the narrative structure within the context of the healing ritual.

CURRENT & ONGOING PROJECTS

  • THE ENTANGLEMENT II

    A group of friends caught up in a love triangle.

  • JUNK OBSESSION

    This operation explores the modern day obsession with junk food.

  • PULSE NIGHTCLUB

    This operation deals with the mass shooting that took place in a gay nightclub in Orlando.

  • THE PINK ELEPHANT

    The pink elephant represents the traumas that we are aware of but hesitant to talk about.

  • FOOD ADDICTION

    This surgery tackles the topic of our obsession with food and more specifically our addiction to junk food.

  • THE LOVERS

    This surgical procedure unearthed nostalgic remnants of love from the past.

  • THE BLUE SEDAN

    This is the tragic true story of a man who lost both of his alcoholic parents to drunk driving.

  • THE BLUE SEDAN

    This is the tragic true story of a man who lost both of his alcoholic parents to drunk driving.

  • THE ENTANGLEMENT I

    A group of friends caught up in a love triangle.

The documentation of surgical procedures offers a dual experiential modality, accessible both virtually and physically through digitalized content. Each surgical instance undergoes meticulous curation, culminating in the presentation of select pieces as critical artifacts. This curated exhibition extends an invitation to viewers, encouraging active engagement with the conceptual intricacies, technical virtuosity, and socio-cultural ramifications inherent in each manifestation.

DOCUMENTATION

Central to the ethos of SOMAMIE Lab is the cultivation of collaborative networks with medical professionals, artists, and academic institutions. These strategic collaborations serve as crucibles for the synergistic exchange of ideas, methodologies, and interdisciplinary perspectives, thereby enriching the academic discourse. At the very core of this artistic endeavor lies the esoteric practice of Surgical Theater—a tradition as old as time itself.

ACADEMIC COLLABORATION