ACID RAIN, 2009
- Water, plastic bags, carbon

The point of departure of Bright Ugochukwu Eke’s artwork is humanity’s lack of respect for the environment. A recurring theme in Bright’s work concerns a fascination with water and its crucial importance to our existence and environment. Bright uses water as a material in his works and as a metaphor for a universal source of life. The installation Acid Rain consists of a great number of drop-shaped bags filled with water and carbon and suspended from the ceiling. By such aesthetic means, Bright directs the spectator’s attention to the harmful anthropogenic climate changes that have already caused considerable devastation and obvious changes in our weather. The work is based on Bright’s experience with rain in polluted areas in the developing countries, particularly in the oil-producing areas of Nigeria.
With Acid Rain, Bright points to how industrialization of the developing countries has led to a sharp degradation of the natural environment. Despite the serious and frightening message it remains visually appealing. This strange duality of beauty and destruction may help hone our attention, making us more aware of the climate-related challenges we will face in the future.

Bright Ugochukwu Eke was born in Nigeria and holds a MA in Fine Arts from the University of Nigeria. Recently, Bright exhibited at Vilnius, Paris, Berlin, Stuttgart and Cape Town. His work is often inspired by personal experiences and deals with the relationship between humans and nature. 

A recurring motif in Bright’s installations is the belief in an underlying connection between all life forms. He is interested in humanity’s negative impact on nature, and how our egoism creates a negative view on nature, which is damaging for all parties. Through his installations, Bright Ugochukwu Eke attempts to bring the seriousness of the current climate debate in focus, thereby restoring the respect for the environment.