My work blends painting, drawing, sculpture and installation to explore the complex themes of migration, identity, borders, and space. I delve deeply into the intersections of urban cartography and the traditional practice of body scarification (Nzoloko) usuing unconventional materials like wood doors and rubber to weave a rich narrative of cultural and personal histories. My installation is entitled "pumuzi ni kitumahini kwa mahisha ya kesho Breath; the only hope for tomorrow" unfolds as a powerful metaphor for the trials and resilience inherent in migratory journeys. Rubber inner tubes, filled with air, symbolize vitality and hope, while the scarification symbols that adorn them refer to cultural identities and historical scars. Placed in old wooden crates and arranged on worn doors forming a map, these inner tubes evoke the perilous journeys undertaken by migrants in search of a better life. Scarifications, deeply rooted in African traditions, serve as markers of cultural, social or religious identity. They identify a person's belonging to a specific ethnic group or region. In this installation, they recall the wounds of the colonial past, the slave trade and apartheid, while underlining the strength and resilience of individuals in the face of adversity. Inner tubes, for their part, are everyday objects in Africa, often used by migrants on their journeys. They symbolize travel, mobility and survival, especially for those crossing dangerous bodies of water in search of safety. The air they contain is a metaphor for life and hope, essential elements in overcoming the hardships of the journey. By placing these objects in wooden crates and on worn doors, the installation evokes the precarious conditions and obstacles encountered by migrants. The doors symbolize both the barriers to be overcome and the opportunities for a new beginning, while the crates suggest the idea of transit and displacement. In this way, " pumuzi ni kitumahini kwa mahisha ya kesho Breath; the only hope for tomorrow" offers a profound reflection on the themes of migration, identity and human resilience, highlighting the challenges and hopes that accompany the journey towards an uncertain future.