Eco v Ego - Выставка Анатолия Голобокова в Канберре

Выставка с 9 по 18 мая с 10-30 до 15.00. Eco v Ego. The footprint of our consumerism. : The Chapel (Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture), 15 Blackall Street in Barton

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Eco v Ego

The footprint of our consumerism

by Anatoly Golobokov

I am delighted to debut my new project ‘Eco v Ego. The footprint of our consumerism’ at the ACC&C this May.

I invite you to step into afascinating world of mixed and digital media multi-layered installations, where you can witness the complex dynamics between our never-ending modern consumption and the serious impact it has on the wellbeing of our planet.

‘Eco v Ego’ is here to expose issues of modern society like overconsumption, depletion of natural resources, excess production, fast fashion, global warming, ever-increasing waste, and never-ending greed. 

Each piece in this exhibition represents my belief in the power of art to provoke thought and inspire change. I created theseinstallations and three-dimensional collages to demonstrate the ongoing clash between our individual egotistical desires and the ecological responsibility we all owe to our one and only home.

As you wander through the exhibition, I want you to witness the consequences of our collective consumerist obsessions. I want you to observe the visual narrative of our ego-driven choices and their environmental repercussions. I want you to watch the stories of how our consumerism culture is destroying us, our ethics and our planet. 

At the heart of ‘Eco v Ego’ stands Medusa, a human-like jellyfish character. I have crafted her to deliver important environmental messages and embody the deadly attraction and danger of our consumerist desires.

Just like the jellyfish (a primitive creature without a central nervous system, with no brain, eyes or heart that lets currents take it in any and every direction from place to place), Medusa drifts aimlessly, symbolising thoughtless and unresponsive actions of contemporary society as we fall victim to the temptations of consumerism. Medusa is a captivating character and an enchanting symbol, but her beauty can be fatal. Beneath it lies a warning to us, a reminder of the dangerous path we are on. Those who look at her can fall into the abyss of chasing their endless consumerist desires, always wanting more and drowning under the weight of unethical production, pollution and their own overconsumption.

But amidst the darkness there is always hope. Eco v Ego installations and collages are a representation of sustainable practices and utilise the art of Upcycling. Unlike traditional recycling (which often involves breaking down materials to create new ones), upcycling focuses on creatively repurposing old items, that might otherwise be considered waste.

Through the art of upcycling, I give a second life to otherwise discarded objects. I transform them into works of art that challenge our perceptions of waste and value. Each installation demonstrates the potential for renewal and regeneration, it encourages to reduce waste, and highlights the beauty of objects that are often discarded and overlooked once their primary purpose has been fulfilled.

Whether you are an art lover, a curious observer or a concerned citizen, there is something at my exhibition for everyone. So, mark your calendars and prepare to embark on the journey towards eco-awareness and a more sustainable future.

I envision ‘Eco v Ego’ to serve as a mirror reflecting our collective impact on environment. I invite you to join me in this self-reflection and discovery, to challenge ourselves andconsider the consequences of our consumer footprint. Let’s reflect on how our individual choices can be adjusted and improved in the pursuit of a harmonious and ethical co-existence of eco-awareness and occasional personal indulgences. Together I want us to start a meaningful dialogue about the world we live in and the world we are going to leave behind. We want it to be our legacy and not the beginning of our downfall.

**The exhibition opens on Wednesday, 8 May, and will be open to general public between Thursday, 9 May and Saturday, 18 May