Exhibition
DEMOCRATIC JUNGLE
THE INVISIBLE STRUGGLES OF THE WORKERS WHO POWER OUR WORLD
The exhibition features a striking series of images of laborers across Southeast Asia and interrogates the paradox of progress: as our world becomes more connected and efficient, it simultaneously distances us from the people who sustain our comfort, convenience, and consumption.
Nathalie’s photographs expose the often-overlooked realities of exploitation, inequality, and the emotional cost of survival. These lived experiences are frequently overshadowed by corporate language such as “ethical sourcing,” “fair trade,” “social impact,” and “sustainability.”
“These words fill boardrooms and marketing campaigns, crafting a sanitized vision of progress,” says Nathalie. “But what about the workers behind the scenes—those rarely considered in definitions of 'wellness' or 'eco-friendly' labor conditions?”
at The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) t
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tangkok based phTotographers Nathalie Jamois & Kevin Grafton,
"I extend my sincere gratitude to His Excellency
Remco van Wijngaarden, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Thailand, and his husband,
Carter Duong, for their presence, as well as to all the beautiful souls who joined us.", Nathalie
Featuring a panel discussion
• Friso Poldervaart & Greg Lange – Co-founders, Bangkok Community Help Foundation (BCHF)
• Sasinan Thamnithinan – Lawyer & MP, พรรคประชาชน - People's Party, ศศินันท์ ธรรมนิฐินันท์ - ทนายแจม
• Phil Robertson – Director, Asia Human Rights & Labour Advocates (AHRLA); FCCT Board Member
