When do you know something to be a fact? And is there a point at which you can be certain that what you know is true? Fascinated by awareness and ignorance, visual artist Anna Püschel began collecting definitions of words related to knowledge from a broad range of sources, from medieval texts to modern dictionaries. While some are objectively true and others are questionable, she has nevertheless gathered these various definitions in her new book Encyclopedia of the Uncertain.
This is a work that redefines referencing while juxtaposing French poetry with conspiracy theories, political essays, and recipes. Regardless of their origin, the definitions imply that we are always yearning for the truth. As individuals in uncertain times, we must acknowledge what we do not know and listen to nuance, for there is beauty in uncertainty.
The Eriskay Connection, 768pp, 12cm x 17 cm, illustrated hardcover, 2024