Masoud Akhavanjam is a sculptor working in mirror polished stainless steel and bronze. His artworks are conceived as a commentary
on society, and deal with themes such as the power of the mind over
brute force and the constant struggle for a harmonic coexistence. Using his knowledge of the scientific properties of metal, he creates artworks ranging from intimate domestic pieces to monumental works,
balancing the inherent strength of the material with the delicacy of
the cast form.
In these cast, polished stainless steel sculptures, the artist directs our
attention to the enormous challenges that humans are facing as a result of climate change and the ensuing environmental catastrophes.
Only now are nations taking note of these catastrophes and through
these sculptures, Akhavanjam shines a light on the very real conflict with regard to the commitments needed by governments and
businesses to control these changes. On the one hand man-made
numbers, GDP, profits and economic growth, etc. appear to be the
primary concern for man’s emotional, mental and social stability; yet
on the other hand, our greed for bigger and bigger numbers is jeopardising this personal well-being and even eventually our very existence. This mind-boggling conflict of interest is creating a difficult
dilemma for decision makers, and placing them in a very challenging
situation. Should they consider the wellbeing of unborn generations
or the satisfaction of the present generation? Are they even actually
making these decisions or just leaving the numbers to continue to
control our destiny?
What is our response on a personal level and what structures are
we putting in place?