The Barrel Wheel

Barrel Wheel serves as a metaphorical representation of the labor community and its ongoing social and economic struggles. In this minimalist installation, the barrel wheel is hung upside down to reflect the unstable economic sentiment of Nepal. The inverted form functions as a visual satire on the condition of labor-class individuals who migrate abroad seeking employment. As a result, the nation increasingly depends on imported labor for even the simplest forms of work.
Beyond these visible realities, the artwork raises critical questions about governance, national development, and individual patterns of dependency. Although independence is often celebrated with pride, society remains deeply affected by internal exploitation and systemic failure. Greed, corruption, and narrow thinking continue to influence leadership and weaken collective progress. Through this installation, attention is drawn to the urgent need for a futuristic vision, courageous criticism, and conscious action to inspire meaningful transformation in thought and practice.