“Wachstum oder Wohlstand” (“growth or wealth“)
This is a visualization of the United Nations SDG#8: “Decent work and economic growth”, done for the NGO Global Goals Hamburg, together with Elmar Karla.
When thinking about economic growth, one buzzword comes into mind, which is used as an excuse/explanation for any economical decision “wealth”. According to (Western) politicians, wealth only can be guaranteed by eternal economic growth. However, we argue that wealth incorporates all those achievements, that are sacrificed in the name of economic growth: safe working conditions, environmental protection, education, affordable living, health, happiness, democracy, etc,
Thus, we created an artwork disagreeing with SDG8 and the praise of GDP in general. This work is multilayered, touching subjects as circular economy, religion (neo-Catholicism), crypto, climate crisis etc. However, the central aspect remains, chasing the GDP sacrifices our wealth.
More information and podcast about this work (in German).
The location of the artwork is here.
~ Hamburg / Germany ~
