"In an era of intelligence marked by consistent technological advancement, more and more occupations become replaceable by machines. It begs the question: Should the value of human labour also be redefined? Bangkok-based gallery Nova Contemporary presents Thai artist Kawita Vatanajyankur’s ongoing ‘Field Work’ series, a five-channel video installation that examines the future of agriculture in the age of machine learning. The artist explores the concept of ‘transhumanism’, looking at both the benefits and potential harms of emerging technologies through the lens of agriculture. Advancements in science and technology provide the industry with convenience, but in the near future, will machines completely take over manual labour, thus depriving farmers of their jobs? In the face of such disruptive social change, how should workers protect themselves?"
