I was initially inspired by the work of a classmate at Michaelis. Until then, I had not found a medium I was truly passionate about, but their piece led me to explore the malleability and unique qualities of rubber more thoroughly. The recycled aspect also appealed to me, especially considering Cape Town's recent severe drought, which has prompted a shift towards more sustainable living and practices. Additionally, recent socio-political events in South Africa, such as the nationwide call for the decolonization of tertiary education and the Africanization of knowledge bases, have encouraged South Africans to reconnect with their ancestries. This collective effort to untangle the complex processes of colonization that continue to affect our country has led us to re-examine our individual places in history and rediscover our sense of ethnographic and cultural belonging during this turbulent time. This historical awareness fuels my work, grounding it in a broader narrative. Over the past seven years, I have participated in various contemporary African art exhibitions both locally and internationally. My ongoing "No Man’s Land" series, which has become the backbone of my practice, has resulted in over 30 iterations of the African Samurai character, Yasuke. These works have been included in multiple public and private collections worldwide, symbolizing a blend of historical narrative and artistic innovation that speaks to global audiences.