Raimundas Malasauskas's 'Ask salad amass uranium' Explores Mind's Creative Power

In a letter published in Artribune, Maria Rosa Sossai delves into the mind's power for creativity and liberation, drawing on Raimundas Malasauskas's work, 'Ask salad amass uranium' (Sternberg Press). She highlights Malasauskas's belief that the mind serves as a space for generating ideas that can connect with anything—people, plants, or services. This idea of 'identificative extension' enhances understanding both consciously and subconsciously. Sossai points out how diverse voices and language forms, particularly 'tu' and 'io', create a narrative that echoes the art of traditional letter writing. She describes Malasauskas's writing as a 'fantastic telluric upheaval' that challenges norms, promoting a fresh approach that encourages imaginative exploration. She prompts readers to consider whether they identify more as a story, an object, or an idea, suggesting that self-reflection can lead to transformation beyond Cartesian dualism. This article appears in Artribune Magazine #30.