Hetain Patel: Who am I? Think again

The artist discusses her journey of exploring identity through art, language, and imitation. She shares her experiences with cultural clothing, language barriers, and the influence of figures like Bruce Lee and Spider-Man. Through imitation, she discovers her authentic self, despite challenges and misconceptions. Her art challenges assumptions about identity, race, and culture.

What is the main reason the artist avoids speaking in English during the introduction?

• They want to avoid assumptions based on their accent.

• They are not fluent in English.

• They prefer speaking in Mandarin.

• They want to impress the audience with their language skills.

Why did the artist feel uncomfortable wearing the Indian kurta pajama as a child?

• It was too expensive.

• Their father never wore it.

• It made them feel like they were representing something they didn't identify with.

• It was too tight and uncomfortable.

Which popular culture figures influenced the artist's understanding of identity?

• Superman and Jackie Chan

• Iron Man and Donnie Yen

• Batman and Jet Li

• Spider-Man and Bruce Lee

What philosophy did Bruce Lee share that influenced the artist?

• Be strong and unyielding like a rock.

• Be calm and steady like a mountain.

• Be adaptable and flexible like water.

• Be fast and furious like the wind.

What was the artist's experience when they tried to imitate their father's appearance?

• They received compliments from everyone.

• They were given discounts in Indian shops.

• They were mistaken for a famous actor.

• They were mistaken for someone from a different culture.

What did the artist learn about imitation from their experience in China?

• Imitation is only useful for learning languages.

• Imitation can sometimes result in unexpected outcomes.

• Imitation always leads to success.

• Imitation is not worth the effort.

What is the artist's ultimate goal in their artwork?

• To become exactly like their father.

• To perfectly imitate Bruce Lee.

• To strive for authenticity in their own unique way.

• To master multiple languages.