In 2022, Imhathai Suwatthanasilp created the exhibition “Plankton Star Virus” for the Biennale of Sydney, which ran under the theme “rivus” and means stream in Latin.
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In 2022, Imhathai Suwatthanasilp created the exhibition “Plankton Star Virus” for the Biennale of Sydney, which ran under the theme “rivus” and means stream in Latin. Trapped during the Covid-19 lockdowns, Imhathai was unable to conduct field research, so she gathered information online and watched videos and documentaries.
Imhathai became distressed after watching a video about the Aral Sea, which was once the fourth largest lake in the world. The lake has shrunk over 80% from its original size due to the diversion of water for farming.
“Russian officials implemented a policy to divert water from the Aral Sea for agricultural purposes. Located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the Aral Sea has dried up significantly from its original size. I was distressed to see a large fishing boat grounded on land which was once part of the lake.”
Aside from the Aral Sea’s…