An Exhibition in Hamilton this weekend
Clive
A Different Approach to A World in Crisis
This is the title of an exhibition being held in Hamilton this coming weekend. It consists of photo-journalistic posters juxtaposed with quotations from Krishnamurti.
Details of the exhibition can be found on the website:
http://www.worldcrisisexhibition.info/exhibition-in-hamilton-gardens
and of the exhibition globally at
http://www.worldcrisisexhibition.info/exhibition
Rotary Lounge, The Pavilion, Hamilton Gardens
November 21- 23
Opening event Fri 21st 7.30pm (RSVP)
Sat 8am–7pm; Sun 8am – 5:30pm
Details: http://www.worldcrisisexhibition.info/exhibition-in-hamilton-gardens
admission free
We are facing a global crisis of unprecedented proportions. Many respected scientists and major institutions see this time as critical for the very survival of human civilization. The crisis is perhaps most evident in the natural environment, which is being savagely destroyed. Natural resources are being used up at such a rate as to leave very little for the next generation. Species are rapidly becoming extinct. It would take many pages to fully chronicle the downward slide. Only this week NASA has released satellite data showing huge depletion of underground water aquifers, and the IPCC, scientists under the auspices of the UN, have issued a report warning that climate change is set to inflict “severe, widespread, and irreversible impacts” on people and the natural world.
The state of the world is the concerns of this poster exhibition, “A Different Approach to A World in Crisis” which takes the form of photo-journalistic material juxtaposed with insightful commentary from the late J. Krishnamurti, educator, philosopher, psychologist, world lecturer, and others.
But the exhibition is far more than a mere chronicle of the problems of humankind; it goes to the very heart, the source of them, and points to what may be mankind's only chance of survival.
Everywhere humanity is divided - by nations, religious beliefs, political parties, ideologies, in personal relationships. This division creates enormous conflict and violence; its ultimate expression being terrorism and war. Societies everywhere are in great confusion and disorder, with apparently insoluble problems ever-mounting. In individuals we see much unhappiness and stress, increasing disease, with rising rates of depression and suicide, as people fail to find meaning in life. Faced with such radical crisis, we seem indifferent, in denial, although it is clear we simply cannot carry on living this way.
It is as if our house is burning down around us, while we just carry on with our everyday activities. As Krishnamurti asked:
“ Why are human beings still carrying on the same pattern? What is wrong? What has happened to man's brain and heart after these millions of years? “
Technologically, humans are so incredibly capable. So why do we live this way? Why can we not solve our own problems? And is there a way out of all this chaos?
Strangely, these fundamental questions are hardly ever asked. This exhibition does ask such questions. Is there a common root to all our problems? What is our relationship to the present world crisis? What is our responsibility? What can we, as individuals, do?
For more information:
see http://www.worldcrisisexhibition.info/exhibition
If you intend to attend the Friday opening event, please RSVP. Admission is free.
Contact:
Clive Elwell
mob: 022 0857184
