This year 1-54 are collaborating with Wajukuu Art
Project as part of the programme of Special Projects.
The installation, In the Absence, features work by Shabu
Mwangi and Ngugi Waweru, co-founders of Wajukuu
Art Project, founded in 2003.
In the Absence is a monumental immersive
installation with three parts aimed at creating a
reflective atmosphere. It uses everyday items to
highlight the need for restoration and balance in
people’s lives.
The installation juxtaposes corrugated iron with
traditional materials like dry grass and mud to highlight
the changing views of home. It creates a communal
space for reflection and healing amid chaos.