Legacy: Echoes in the Present

Legacy explores the untold stories of individuals long overlooked or erased from historical records. These forgotten figures—working poor, dispossessed, enslaved, and indentured - were integral to the construction of society, yet their contributions have been systematically overshadowed by those in positions of power. The dominant narratives of history have largely celebrated rulers and elites, leaving the vast majority of humanity absent from the collective memory.

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Through engagement with hidden and suppressed archives, the works illuminate lives obscured by erasure and historical whitewashing. They investigate the lived experiences of people whose labour, resilience, and suffering underpinned the economic and social structures of their time, including the transatlantic slave trade, which shaped the foundations of modern markets and societies. By foregrounding these narratives, the works challenge conventional history and asserts the significance of the marginalised in shaping history.

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The practice functions as an act of remembrance. By excavating obscured histories, the artist seeks to confront the legacies of injustice that continue to reverberate in contemporary post-colonial societies. These sculptures and installations serve as provisional markers of memory, acknowledging absence while resisting the myth of historical completeness. In doing so, Lost Generations questions the authority of dominant narratives, exposes structural inequalities, and invites a more inclusive understanding of the past.

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Ultimately, the work compels reflection on the connections between past and present, urging viewers to consider how histories of marginalisation and oppression continue to shape contemporary life. By giving voice to the silenced, Lost Generations foregrounds the collective labour, sacrifice, and endurance that have been foundational to society, fostering a critical engagement with memory, history, and ultimately seeking justice and reparation.