This piece is criticizing the trading of CO2 certificates which allows companies to “compensate” their emissions by buying certificates. In turn they declare their products or services as “carbon-neutral” and even charging more. This won’t be working as the only thing being compensated is their conscience. Instead emissions need to be reduced!
The artist bought several climate certificates which can be seen in the background. Figuratively, these are transferred to the buyer of the art work. The slogan in the back translates to “a clean conscience is a comfortable pillow to rest on”.
Details:
- hand cut stencil sprayed (aerosol) on canvas
- marker
- CO2 certificates
- Size: 150 x 150 cm.
- signed with date and certificate
- this is shipped rolled-up
