In Of Centaurs and Men, I create a world of magical realism to examine the idea of liminality. Liminality means threshold or limit and indicates a transitional state or conceptual space between two positions, often dichotomies. The conceptual space separating two opposing choices (this or that) itself contains an alternative choice: both and neither. The centaur perfectly articulates the liminal position: it is both human and horse while also being neither human nor horse. The liminal position exposes dichotomies as incomplete by drawing attention to the space between them. With this conceptual underpinning, I question commonly held dichotomies, such as masculine/feminine, good/bad. The liminal space is where I believe much of our experience is held.
I wish to acknowledge the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council.
