9-5 (2023)

Emmy Clarke

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Emmy wrote 9-5 while working a full-time, remote job – burning out autistic-style, feeling like their job and life were meaningless and worthless. 

Having always found joy in the absurd, the artist began to consider the humour that a parade of animals outside their window – the view from their desk – would offer. Would Emmy join their procession? Or would the observation feel like just another item on their long to do list?

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