Block 22 2025
Block 22 questions humanity's urge to control and shape the world around us. Rather than rejecting technological progress, the installation calls for a more mindful and respectful relationship with our environment, one that leaves room for nature's rhythms and the delicate balance of ecosystems.
By isolating an untouched piece of nature and presenting it as a still scene, the installation creates a theatrical setting that invites reflection on the impact of human progress on nature's rhythms, such as the changing seasons.
A distinctive aspect of the work is that visitors can set the installation in motion themselves by activating a mechanism that requires no electricity. This physical interaction emphasises the direct, tangible connection between humans and nature, making the viewer an active participant in the scene.
The title refers to Oil Block 22 in the Amazon rainforest, an area that the Waorani, led by Nemonte Nenquimo, successfully protected from oil exploitation. Their historic victory symbolises the tension between extraction and preservation, and serves as a call for greater awareness and respect for the Earth.
