In partnership with Ecojustice
OLYMP GALLERY, BERLIN | Opening May 2, 2025
Acclaimed Canadian wildlife artist Mathias Horne unveils Bycatch: An Ocean Tied at Olymp Gallery, Berlin — a striking solo exhibition merging fine art with conservation advocacy.
Art as advocacy
Through haunting, large-scale portraits of marine species ensnared in discarded fishing nets, Horne exposes the devastating impact of industrial fishing bycatch, a hidden crisis driving biodiversity loss in our oceans.
This immersive exhibition challenges viewers to confront the stark reality of species unintentionally caught and killed through industrial fishing practices. Each piece, wrapped in fishing nets, embodies entrapment and fragility — turning the gallery into a visual protest against industrial fishing. Complemented by scientific insights from leading environmental organizations, the exhibit highlights the urgent need for ocean conservation and bottom trawling regulation.
The crisis facing Southern Resident orcas
In partnership with Ecojustice, the three-month exhibition brings attention to another unfolding ecological disaster: the plight of the last 73 Southern Resident Killer Whales.
Industrial projects like the Trans Mountain Expansion and Roberts Bank Terminal 2 are intensifying large vessel traffic in the Salish Sea, British Columbia, increasing noise pollution, preventing foraging, and heightening the risk of catastrophic oil spills. Despite Canada’s commitments, critical protections for the iconic orcas remain unfulfilled, leaving these whales on the brink of extinction.
As part of its conservation efforts, Ecojustice fights to protect marine ecosystems and species at risk — recognizing that safeguarding biodiversity in one region has global consequences.
With oceans covering 70% of the planet, the survival of vulnerable species is interconnected with the broader biodiversity crisis, making marine protection a critical issue for all.
A call to action
More than an exhibition, Bycatch: An Ocean Tied is a call to action — an urgent plea for change through the lens of art.
Experience the art. Support the cause.
Media inquiries
Mathias Horne | mathiashorne.com | +1-(604)-892-4204 | info@mathiashorne.com
Shayoni Mehta, Ecojustice | +1-604-685-5618 | smehta@ecojustice.ca
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