Mahloko Aka (The Scars that remain)

Year: 2022 
 
Size: 1000 x 33 cm
 
Medium: Oxide on paper clay
 
Inspired by the experiences of waste pickers, this ceramic piece symbolizes the social discrimination and suppression faced by women. Originally envisioned as a vessel, the design evolved into a human figure, representing not just pain but the resilience with which women confront it. The work emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the individuality of womanhood while challenging societal systems that perpetuate oppression.