Luis Maly (b. 1991)

I have traveled to regions in my homeland Greece where large-scale wind farms are planned and documented the environmental damage alongside the resistance efforts of local communities. This research became the foundation of my installation-based artworks, encouraging audiences to confront the moral complexities of sustainability.
In my most recent works, I tackle the geopolitics of green energy, focusing on both environmental and human aspects. I address the dilemmas arising from the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies, exploring how ‘sustainable’ technologies, such as wind farms, can lead to deforestation and the displacement of communities, while reinforcing capitalist and patriarchal systems. My goal is to deconstruct some of the prevailing myths surrounding the so-called “inevitable” transition to sustainable energy.
Ecofeminism has been a significant influence on my practice, shaped by figures like F. d’Eaubonne, P. Kelly, and B. Cáceres. Although ecofeminism was initially the main research of a specific project, it has since become a broader lens through which I examine the implications of green energy. Additionally, I actively research the experiences of indigenous descendants, such as Greek shepherds affected by the expansion of wind farms.
I create large-scale architectural installations. My wall pieces are sculptural, working outside the square format and incorporating reliefs and a mix of materials. I primarily use metal and metal casting, along with wood, plastics, and lighting systems. Recently, I’ve been experimenting with video work. I use recycled materials, crafting bronze and aluminum alloys from scrap to reduce the ecological impact of my work, aligning with the sustainability and justice themes in my art.