
Thandiwe Muriu Kenya, 1990
Camo 29, 2021
Photography - Jet Ink Print of FineArt RAG+ MATT 310g
150 x 100 cm
59 x 39 3/8 in
59 x 39 3/8 in
Edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs (#3/3)
“If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito.” African proverb There's nothing more annoying than the high-pitched whine of a mosquito...
“If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito.” African proverb
There's nothing more annoying than the high-pitched whine of a mosquito weaving around your ears as you sleep. Jolted awake one time too many, Thandiwe ingeniously repurposed a local mosquito repelling solution into mesmerizing eyewear. In homes across Kenya, mosquito coils are used to ward off these nap-interrupting-annoyance, particularly in areas without electricity, ensuring serene, bite-free rest. In this way Camo 29 offers a hypnotic twist on an everyday tool.
There's nothing more annoying than the high-pitched whine of a mosquito weaving around your ears as you sleep. Jolted awake one time too many, Thandiwe ingeniously repurposed a local mosquito repelling solution into mesmerizing eyewear. In homes across Kenya, mosquito coils are used to ward off these nap-interrupting-annoyance, particularly in areas without electricity, ensuring serene, bite-free rest. In this way Camo 29 offers a hypnotic twist on an everyday tool.
Courtesy of 193 Gallery
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