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Fighting HAZE in Malaysia with Splash & Burn and Greenpeace

Fighting HAZE in Malaysia with Splash & Burn and Greenpeace

In partnership with Greenpeace Malaysia, the artist collective Splash and Burn has undertaken a year-long campaign in Malaysia to combat haze pollution and advocate for clean air as a fundamental human right. The project, led by artist Ernest Zacharevic, has involved five impactful interventions alongside Southeast Asian artists such as Cloakwork, Pangrok Sulap, and Fahmi Reza. The campaign culminated earlier this month in an exhibition called “Haze: Coming Soon” held in Kuala Lumpur, attracting over 6,000 attendees who engaged with thought-provoking art, film screenings, and informative displays.

Ernest Zacharevic. Splash & Burn Project in conjunction with Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Antonie Ioncie)

The exhibition showcased powerful murals, including the “Transboundary Haze” by Ernest Zacharevic and Fahmi Reza’s “Caution: Jerebu Is Coming Back.” Other artists like Cloakwork, Trexus, Trina Teoh, Bibichun, and the Pangrok Sulap collective contributed captivating works. Studio Birthplace, a key organizer, presented a short film titled “Wasteminster: A Downing Street Disaster,” highlighting the daily export of plastic waste. The event also featured films like “Haze-zilla,” “Rewild,” and “Haze: Coming Soon.”

Ernest Zacharevic. Splash & Burn Project in conjunction with Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Wei Ming)

Through the exhibition, Greenpeace’s informative displays emphasized the detrimental impact of haze pollution on health and the environment. Visitors were urged to sign a petition advocating for enacting a Transboundary Haze Pollution Act and engage with local Members of Parliament to combat haze. The collaboration between Splash and Burn, Greenpeace, and filmmaking company Studio Birthplace demonstrates the power of art in driving awareness, fostering dialogue, and inspiring collective action to address environmental challenges, leaving a lasting impact on the fight against haze pollution.

Cloackwork. Splash & Burn Project in conjunction with Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Annice Lyn)
Pangrok Sulap. Splash & Burn Project in conjunction with Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Annice Lyn)
Fahmi Reza. Splash & Burn Project in conjunction with Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Annice Lyn)

HAZE-ZILLA via Studio Birthplace

SUPPORT CLEAN AIR BY SIGNING THE PETITION HERE

Activist Art Exhibition. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo courtesy of Splash & Burn)
Activist Art Exhibition. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo courtesy of Splash & Burn)
Activist Art Exhibition. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo courtesy of Splash & Burn)
Activist Art Exhibition. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo courtesy of Splash & Burn)
Activist Art Exhibition. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo courtesy of Splash & Burn)
Activist Art Exhibition. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo courtesy of Splash & Burn)
Activist Art Exhibition. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo courtesy of Splash & Burn)
Activist Art Exhibition. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo courtesy of Splash & Burn)
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Lithuanian Artist Ernest Zacharevic Creates ‘Transboundary Haze’ in Kuala Lumpur

Lithuanian Artist Ernest Zacharevic Creates ‘Transboundary Haze’ in Kuala Lumpur

To coincide with world environment day the artist reveals ‘Transboundary Haze’.

“The main drivers of transboundary haze are man-made fires,” says street artist/fine artist Ernest Zacharevic in a statement about his new ‘Transboundary Haze’. “Palm oil and acacia, which are used for pulp and paper products, are burned. It results in a variety of ecological, economic and health effects.”

Ernest Zacharevic. “Transboundary Haze”. Splash & Burn / Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Wei Ming)

Leaving you to participate in this crossword in Malaysia, the street piece anticipates a rise in temperature along with the haze phenomenon this summer and demands that the topic be addressed during upcoming elections.

Ernest Zacharevic. “Transboundary Haze”. Splash & Burn / Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Wei Ming)

The Lithuanian artivist has used his talents to raise awareness of environmental issues previously and is hoping this new one will raise the level of awareness. “Living in Malaysia, the transboundary haze has become a natural part of life,” he says.”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. “Transboundary Haze”. Splash & Burn / Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Wei Ming)
Ernest Zacharevic. “Transboundary Haze”. Splash & Burn / Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Joshua Kok)
Ernest Zacharevic. “Transboundary Haze”. Splash & Burn / Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Wei Ming)
Ernest Zacharevic. “Transboundary Haze”. Splash & Burn / Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Wei Ming)
Ernest Zacharevic. “Transboundary Haze”. Splash & Burn / Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Joshua Kok)
Ernest Zacharevic. “Transboundary Haze”. Splash & Burn / Greenpeace. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (photo © Joshua Kok)

Our special thanks to Charlotte Pyatt and to Ernest Zacharevic and the whole team for sharing this news with BSA readers.

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