These works were exhibited indoors to create an intimate space for audience interaction, free from distractions. The zigzag arrangement of the hanging fabrics guided movement through the installation, encouraging viewers to slow down and engage closely with the work.
The flexible, layered fabrics reveal both front and back surfaces, with folds that obscure and collapse text and imagery. This ambiguity invites reflection, asking viewers to question themselves and the social norms around them. The faded, bleached colours and aged fabric blur the line between what is old and what is new, becoming a language of expression throughout the project.
Inspired by the social commentary of Kumawood movies and referencing cultural and historical imagery, that address social and political issues tied to human rights, ranging from slavery and apartheid to the civil rights movement. The aesthetics was drawn from the weathered surfaces of my urban environment, where time and human activity leave their traces.
