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Mervyn Gers's 'Dump on Dictators'
Cape Times
|May 22, 2025
CERAMIC artist Mervyn Gers's latest project, Dump On Dictators reclaims the humble toilet as a provocative medium for social commentary.
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Drawing from history, psychology, and contemporary crises, the project explores themes of control, rebellion, and authoritarianism. Gers began researching authoritarianism when South Africa's bans on alcohol and cigarette sales sparked debates about civil liberties versus public safety.
His work examines the global rise of authoritarianism, drawing parallels between historical events such as the Industrial Revolution and World War II, and the digital age’s manipulation of inequalities.
"The Industrial Revolution’s shift to mechanised labour disrupted communities and social dynamics. Elites used media to suppress dissent while movements glorified progress or exposed injustices. These upheavals bred anxiety and radical ideologies. That same pattern exists today, with the digital economy reshaping power and control," Gers explained.
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