Julian Togar Abraham
Indonesia
 

While in residence, Togar will conduct field research with diabetes related organisations in Singapore, from conducting laboratory experiments to analytics and interview.

Julian Togar Abraham

4 April - 24 June 2016

In line with Julian ‘Togar’ Abraham’s multidisciplinary practice, Togar will develop DIABETHANOL, a hybrid of the word “diabetes” (a metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood) and “ethanol” (a colourless volatile flammable liquid C2H5OH that is the intoxicating agent in liquors and is also used as a solvent and in fuel. The artist project begins with a curiosity in the possibility of converting diabetic urine into a renewable energy source—bioethanol and increase in the prevalence of diabetes in Singapore and Asia. While in residence, Togar will conduct field research with diabetes related organisations in Singapore, from conducting laboratory experiments to analytics and interview.

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Julian Togar Abraham, 4 April – 24 June 2016, Courtesy the artist.
Julian Togar Abraham, 4 April – 24 June 2016, Courtesy the artist.
Julian Togar Abraham, 4 April – 24 June 2016, Courtesy the artist.
Julian Togar Abraham, 4 April – 24 June 2016, Courtesy the artist.
Julian Togar Abraham, 4 April – 24 June 2016, Courtesy the artist.
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Julian ‘Togar’ Abraham
Julian 'Togar' Abraham
Artist-in-Residence
Indonesia

Julian ‘Togar’ Abraham is an artist and musician. His practice develops at the junction between art, environment, science, technology, and culture. Between April and June 2016, Togar was Artist-in-Residence at NTU CCA Singapore where he researched on the possibilities of converting diabetic urine into a renewable source of energy. Drawing on his research and his interest in DIY production, Togar led several workshops during his residency, spreading knowledge and first-hand experience about processes of fermentation and distillation.