17 Jun - 4 Jul, 2022
In these cast, polished stainless steel sculptures, the artist directs our attention to the enormous challenges that humans are facing as a result of climate change and the ensuing environmental catastrophes. Only now are nations taking note of these catastrophes and through these sculptures, Akhavanjam shines a light on the very real conflict with regard to the commitments needed by governments and businesses to control these changes. On the one hand man-made numbers, GDP, profits and economic growth, etc. appear to be the primary concern for man’s emotional, mental and social stability; yet on the other hand, our greed for bigger and bigger numbers is jeopardising this personal well-being and even eventually our very existence. This mind-boggling conflict of interest is creating a difficult dilemma for decision makers, and placing them in a very challenging situation. Should they consider the wellbeing of unborn generations or the satisfaction of the present generation? Are they even actually making these decisions or just leaving the numbers to continue to control our destiny? What is our response on a personal level and what structures are we putting in place?
In this show
Amir Masoud Akhavan Jam