Esvin Alarcón Lam’s exhibition at Künstlerhaus Bethanien, inspired by literary works, delves into identity, queerness, and colonialism through the lens of bamboo. His diverse media approach includes micrographs, photographs of hair transplants, and a compelling charcoal drawing where bamboo emerges from a human hair follicle. This innovative juxtaposition invites viewers to consider the relationships between bodily transformation and ecological symbolism. Alarcón Lam’s work not only highlights the metamorphosis inherent in both materials and identity but also challenges perceptions of belonging and otherness within historical and contemporary contexts.
Alarcón Lam's exhibition examines themes of identity and queerness through bamboo, drawing connections between personal transformation and historical contexts.
The artist's three-part charcoal drawing depicts a bamboo shoot emerging from a human hair follicle, symbolizing a fusion of bodily and environmental transformation.
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