Khalil Berro is a
Swiss-Lebanese artist living and working in Zürich and Bedretto. Berro is known
for exploring experimental ways of combining and dissecting nature and
technology. His work addresses humanity’s impact on the natural world, pursuit
of control, and
our capacity not to coexist with the anthropogenic concept of "nature" but to exist as one.
Analyzing and challenging the
human perception of the non-human (nature) that shapes our reality and
constructs our understanding of life in our habitat, Earth. Frequently utilizing remotely
located landscapes seemingly free of interference and untouched by the
non-natural, critically highlighting humanity’s desire to exert influence
over their environment and creating opportunities for self-reflection and
global consciousness.
Berro’s
works create points of interaction and questioning that confront our
understanding and imagination of nature, exploring how humans often find solace
and appreciation for the natural world through the creation of artificial
environments. Engaging in field trips and analytical exploration of the global
natural system stands as a pivotal facet within Berro's artistic practice,
encompassing the scrutiny of human-centered realities and the conveyance of
scientific concepts.
Projects of Berro have been
exhibited both in Switzerland and globally, with his most recent solo exhibition taking place in Seoul, South
Korea.