Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic creates a new artwork in Kuala Lumpur, in collaboration with Greenpeace Malaysia, Splash and Burn and filmmakers Studiobirthplace. To coincide with the World Environment Day, the artwork entitled ‘Transboundary Haze’ is to urge those in authority to hold polluters accountable for clean air as a basic human right.
The artwork at Jalan Leboh Pasar Besar depicts painted Scrabble tiles arranged to spell out ‘transboundary haze’.
Photo / Greenpeace Malaysia
Photo / Greenpeace Malaysia
Photo / Greenpeace Malaysia
In responding to the creation of his artwork, Ernest explains, “living in Malaysia, the transboundary haze has become a natural part of life. It’s a regular occurrence for many and from what I can see, it seems like people are just trying to learn to live with it rather than finding ways to prevent or solve it.”
“The government should enhance air quality governance, and strengthen the recognition of environmental rights,” says Greenpeace Malaysia campaigner Heng Kiah Chun, with whom Zacharevic worked on this new project. “Having a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a human right.”
Ernest Zacharevic became well-known in Malaysia when he created a series of street artworks in Penang as part of the George Town Festival 2012. His street arts in Penang has become famous that it has become a must-visit spots for both locals and tourists.
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