Life Boat and Trash Sea
Tehran, Iran
2018, Senior, Art
Reflection
Reflection
Humans have been doing things that appear to be right but have destroyed the cycle of life. We humans have a trait called self-interest that if we do not use it correctly, will destroy the world. If we use it right, we will save not only our own lives, but also the lives of all beings. Human science may become a weapon of mass destruction for all of Earth. So far, oil extraction, misuse of resources, spillage of atomic waste, and the destruction of water resources have led to the destruction of the seas and oceans. I have shown something in my art that may soon be seen. Perhaps in the not too distant future, these scenes will become normal for us. Fishes, dolphins, jellyfishes, beautiful beaches ... maybe we’ll see garbage in the future instead of the sea, and watch garbage collectors instead of fishermen. I showed an old man whose entire life fits in a boat, but still protects his dog and pots from garbage. He still wants to look at his city with enthusiasm, but regrettably, all that he looks at is a mass of smoke instead. Hoping to never see this scene ...