Yulia Belousova

Nasi Goreng of "Andy Warhol questions the impact of the globalization process on modern society over the last decades. In the 1960s, the U.S. was considered the place to be, with figures like Andy Warhol, a Campbell’s can, and Coca-Cola becoming symbols of that era. Similarly, in the idol-making history of today, a classic fast-food item, the hamburger, stands as another symbol of consumerism.

In 2017, Belousova endeavors to reflect on her past and position her present. She travels from Europe to Asia, where she has been living since her homeland, Russia, is geographically situated between Europe and Asia. The journey raises questions about homeland, cultural merge, and traditions in contemporary times.

Nasi Goreng reflects the experiences gained during a trip to Bali, Indonesia. The authenticity of the place is disrupted by globalization, as burger culture has made its mark. The video portrays a confrontation between two typical fast-food symbols from two parts of the world: the U.S. and Asia. It is a remakeeating a Hamburger," shot in Indonesia, Bali. The video highlights the irony of traveling from one part of the world to another only to find the same fast-food chains and mass markets. It prompts reflection on the extent to which we are willing to embrace globalization.