Jeremy Fernando

Jeremy Fernando (b. 1979) is a Research Fellow at The European Graduate School, working at the intersections of literature, philosophy, and the media. A Singaporean poet, writer, philosopher and critic, he has authored more than thirty books that have been translated into Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, Serbian, and other languages. His work has been featured in journals such as Arte al Límite, Berfrois, CTheory, and Qui Parle, as well as magazines like TimeOut, Prestige, and VICE.

His research spans multiple interconnected domains:

• Literature and literary theory, particularly focusing on reading as an encounter with otherness
• Philosophy, with emphasis on phenomenology, deconstruction, and the work of thinkers like Derrida and Baudrillard
• Media studies and contemporary digital culture
• Art theory and visual culture, exploring the relationship between form and thought
• Death studies and the philosophy of mourning and memorialization

Fernando's work consistently examines writing as scratching (scribere), tearing, and opening, maintaining the question and movement in what is inscribed. His notable book Writing Death explores the performative aspects of grief, examining how we mourn 'in response' as an openness to possibility. His creative practice extends beyond traditional academic writing to include film, music, and visual arts, with exhibitions in Seoul, Vienna, Hong Kong, and Singapore. In 2006, his short film Ne Kan She Ma received Special Jury Mention at the Sidewalk Cinema Festival in Vienna.

His major recognition includes:

• Special Jury Mention at the Sidewalk Cinema Festival in Vienna (2006)

In 2011, Fernando co-founded Delere Press with artist Yanyun Chen, creating a curated space where visual and written texts converse on equal footing. His work has been described by Hélène Cixous as representing 'a natural inhabitant of the testament country' and by others as demonstrating 'erudition and grasp of theory balanced by a playful approach to popular culture.' His interdisciplinary approach bridges academic philosophy with creative practice, making him a distinctive voice in contemporary thought.