Chilean artist and architect Marco Evaristti is challenging viewers in his new exhibition "Ethical Reality" in the hope of raising funds for his project in Nepal.
In his new exhibition, Evaristti uses mixed media and a wide range of materials, including discarded items, to depict the world that makes an audience question their choices in life and response in the midst of the climate crisis and current wars.
Through art, he poses ethical questions to viewers. His works include Helena & El Pescador, a controversial installation of blenders with live goldfish where visitors can choose whether to press the button.
Although it is not the first time Evaristti is displaying his work in Bangkok, he is looking forward to coming full circle since teaching at Silpakorn University in 1995.
"I've always felt at home in Bangkok, and I'm grateful for this chance to exhibit in a place that has been an inspiration for me and influenced some of my work," he said.
He hopes to raise funds for a trip to Nepal, where he will start a new project on collecting discarded bottles and garbage that litter the path to Everest and create sculptures from them.
"Ethical Reality" is running at West Eden in Bangkok until Dec 8. Founded by Jeen Snidvongs, the gallery showcases art pieces that bridge cultures, blur boundaries, and celebrate talent. Located on the 4th floor of Pachara Place at Sukhumvit 31, the gallery is open from Wednesdays to Sundays. Visit https://www.westedenbkk.com.
