Mesebetsi ya Thoteng (Dumpside waste sorter )

Year: 2022
 
Size: 1300 x 50 cm
 
Medium: Oxide on paper clay
 
Ceramic sculpture inspired by waste pickers. This piece draws inspiration from the labor of waste pickers, celebrating women whose work is often dismissed as unclean by society. Guided by feminist ethics and African ceramic traditions, the sculpture honors the resilience, effort, and solidarity of women in their daily lives. It bridges aesthetics with purpose, reflecting the artist's intention to merge the beauty of craftsmanship with a profound statement about dignity, cultural representation, and the strength of women.