Ambassadors Off-Duty

Mixed Media Installation

Group Exhibition, 2024, Deep Object, De Fabriek, Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Ambassador Off-duty is a fictional talk show that leverages the diplomatic system as a metaphor to illuminate the multifaceted impact of soy on global cultures and economies. By anthropomorphizing everyday products, this project investigates the intricacies of cultural identity, self-exoticization, and the often-overlooked complexities of global logistics. Through the unorthodox perspectives of its narrators, this project challenges viewers to reevaluate the consequences of globalization and the humble yet profound influence of soy on our interconnected world.

Located in the Netherlands and operated by the AO (Amazing Oriental Supermarket) Delegation Office, the talk show is hosted by Soy Union, a fictional entity that embodies the spirit of integration, cooperation, and democracy.