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THE HOUSE THAT ATE MY NAMEPerformance, Posthuman - Body, Ecology and Technology Conclave, Utkal University, Orissa
Duration - 4hours 46minutes

In The House That Ate My Name, Aparna performs within an enclosed space, slowly scattering 12 kilograms of rice across the floor over the course of two days. This performance examines the erosion of identity in an age dominated by mechanization, where human essence is overshadowed by technology that automates, surveils, and erases. Aparna delves into the fragile tension between human presence and systems that consume memory and history, questioning what becomes of individuality when the traces of our actions are obliterated by mechanized forces.

Each grain becomes a profound symbol of sustenance, memory, and cultural heritage—an intimate trace of her presence and personal histories. The substantial quantity of rice emphasizes the weight of these collective memories, highlighting their significance and the effort required to preserve them.

Through a poetic interplay of creation and erasure, the performance explores themes of memory, cultural legacy, and the relentless transformation of identity in a post-human world. It asks: How much of our essence can remain intact when our traces are constantly erased? What happens to personal histories when they are consumed by the very systems we create to support us? Can humanity preserve individuality amidst the engulfing tide of automation?