Making the unknown known, 2023

3 channel videos with sound (4K), 15:20 mins


Making The Unknown Known" is a three-channel video installation that weaves a symphony of geopolitical strife across air, land, and river. It traces the ancient dance of wildlife migrations in harmony with Earth's rhythms, now disrupted by humanity's conflicts.

White Elephants, symbols of regal power, once witnessed Southeast Asia's wars, their tusks carving paths through human ambitions. The African Grey Parrot's flight now echoes luxury turned commodity in a global market, signifying the loss of natural beauty and freedom.

The Mekong River, a lifeline for millions, now spills from the Tibetan Plateau to nourish China, Thailand, and beyond. Yet, its flow is reshaped by silent dams, casting shadows on livelihoods and cultures. Khong Jiam's shores, once vibrant, now whisper of dry beds and fractured dreams, transforming from a lifeline to a manipulated resource.

Sound and sight converge in this tableau—a symphony of resilience against progress. Flags flutter as stark markers of division where land meets water, politics cleaving through communities."Making The Unknown Known" urges reflection on the lines we draw upon Earth, echoing nature's wisdom and humanity's resilience, where the politics of power meet the poetry of existence.

Making the unknown known, 2023
Making the unknown known, 2023