Artists Niquu Eyeta and Ghizlane Sahli are featured in a dual presentation titled ‘House of Galleries (Volume 11),’ showcased by the gallery Sakhile&Me. The exhibition creates a dialogue between Eyeta’s organic compositions, which utilize plant pigments and clay, and Sahli’s intricate 'alveoli' structures made from silk and repurposed plastic. Both artists emphasize the concept of material as a living archive, focusing on themes of ecological consciousness, ritualistic repetition, and the reanimation of discarded matter.
This collaboration is significant for its exploration of 'slow art' within the typically fast-paced environment of an art fair. By prioritizing process and material transformation over static finality, the artists challenge traditional notions of value and consumption. Their work highlights a growing trend in contemporary African art that merges traditional craftsmanship with environmental advocacy, positioning the act of artistic creation as a form of care and resistance against ecological decay.