Through sculpture, this artist explores themes of cultural identity, historical narratives, gender politics, and the ongoing impact of colonialism. Their long-running No Man’s Land series, inspired by Yasuke—the 16th-century African samurai—examines cross-cultural exchange and the complexities of belonging. Yasuke’s journey from East Africa to feudal Japan, where he became a trusted figure in Oda Nobunaga’s court, serves as a powerful symbol of resilience and the fluidity of identity. With over 30 iterations of this character, the series challenges rigid historical narratives and speaks to contemporary socio-political tensions, advocating for a broader, more inclusive understanding of history.

In parallel, The Fall series confronts gender constructs and autonomy through anthropomorphic chair sculptures wrapped in recycled rubber and bound with thousands of sewing pins. These works, simultaneously alluring and unsettling, recall classical depictions of the female form while exposing the societal constraints placed on women. The material itself—both protective and restrictive—symbolizes the objectification and loss of agency experienced by women throughout history. Pieces like Thus Always to Tyrants (2022) respond directly to contemporary political events, such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade, critiquing the erosion of bodily autonomy and the tightening grip of patriarchal control.

Additionally, works like Long in Exile (2022) interrogate the return of African cultural heritage, referencing figures such as Queen Nzinga and the global movement to repatriate looted artifacts. Drawing from historical and archaeological aesthetics, this piece reflects on decolonization, cross-cultural exchange, and the rewriting of African history from within.

Rooted in material exploration and historical research, this artist’s work bridges the past and present, urging a reconsideration of power, identity, and collective memory in a world still grappling with the echoes of colonialism and systemic oppression.