As children, the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" was taught to us to help us recognise our body parts and to give us a sense of autonomy over them. Equipped with names for them, we used them to dance and revelled in our ability to move them freely. But as we grew up, we slowly realised that our bodies were apparently not entirely ours to control.

Whether in how we dress, behave, speak, choose careers, or even how we define our identities, there exists a tug-of-war between our desires and what society dictates as "correct" norms. Numerous stigmas restrict our movement, societal expectations limit our true potential, and stereotypical judgements are cast upon our behaviour and appearance—for instance, based on the colour of our skin, which we never choose.

Kepala, Pundak, Lutut, Kaki (lit. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes) uses the model of the human body to explore these systems of control in society that put individuals in difficult positions, and in highlighting these systems advocates for breaking free from such modes of thought. Let's liberate ourselves and others by believing that we are actually free to do what we want.

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Curatorial Tour: 13 September at 3.30 pm

at Art Agenda, Wisma Geha – Level 4

2 - 25 September 2025, Tuesday – Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm, closed on Sunday and Monday