Daniel Bozhkov

Daniel Bozhkov (Darth Vader Tries to Clean the BLack Sea with Brita Filter, 2000) approaches his work in a unique way, showcasing a single photograph from a once live performance. This single image manages to truly capture the performance, Bozhkov donning a Darth Vader costume as he stands in the Black Sea, filtering the water with a Brita pitcher. Once the water has purified, Bozhkov then pours it into a clean container, only to then pour that back into the sea. This process was repeated many times, with Bozhkov continuously filtering and spilling water. There is a futility present in Bozhkov’s performance, but the humor of the situation and Bozhkov’s determination to continue cuts right through it.