"Ephemeral Jugga / The Disparity of Youth in the Desire for Luxury" 2023 is a work that illuminates the desperate drive for financial success in marginalized communities. This piece exposes the stark reality of those who, in their pursuit of a better life, resort to any means necessary to accumulate wealth.
This culture, born out of necessity and resilience, perpetuates the relentless pursuit of wealth and status as a means of escaping the harsh realities of poverty and inequality whilst sacrificing one's own moral compass
This is an invitation to the viewer, to confront the uncomfortable truth of how hustle culture permeates the lives of those who feel they have no other choice. The piece ultimately serves as a poignant reminder of the societal forces that drive individuals to make difficult moral compromises in their pursuit of a better life.
