A creative campaign to raise awareness of the devastating effects of conflict palm oil on communities and wildlife and our dwindling biodiversity
Splash and Burn
Splash and Burn is an artist-led initiative using creativity to ignite global conversations about the environmental and social impact of unsustainable palm oil production in Southeast Asia. Founded by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic, renowned for his public artworks in Georgetown, Penang, the project brings together a diverse group of local and international artists to create compelling public art interventions across Sumatra's urban and rural landscapes.
Participating artists include Alexandre Farto aka Vhils, Mark Jenkins, Axel Void, Pixel Pancho, Isaac Cordal, Strøk aka Anders Gjennestad, Gabriel Pitcher, Bibichun, and Escif. Works manifest as murals, sculptures, and installations that highlight issues such as deforestation, transboundary haze, and the displacement of communities and wildlife, their arresting visual impact offering an access point for global audeinces to better understand the nuanced issues.
In collaboration with local and international NGOs, including the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) and the Orangutan Information Centre (OIC) working with front line deforestation efforts; Splash and Burn aims to bridge the gap between complex environmental challenges and public awareness. By integrating art into active field campaigns, the initiative offers an engaging platform for audiences worldwide to connect with pressing ecological concerns and inspires action toward sustainable solutions. News articles include the BBC, The Guardian, Design Boom with the latest collaboration with Greenpeace tackling the issue of our right to clean air with polluters from the industry.
Through continuous art interventions and media engagement, Splash and Burn strives to keep these critical issues at the forefront of public discourse, fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to environmental stewardship.
