Ibrahim Mahama's 'Zilijifa' at Kunsthalle Wien showcases a hollow diesel locomotive raised above thousands of enamelled iron headpans, representing the burdens carried by Ghanaian women. The sculpture serves as a statement on the colonial railway system, designed for imperial extraction. Accompanying photographic works and video documentation reflect the physical toll of labor and the history of exploitation. Mahama discusses the symbolic significance of the train's deconstructed form, emphasizing the relationship between labor, globalization, and the reimagining of historical narratives.
Ibrahim Mahama's exhibition 'Zilijifa' features a hollowed-out diesel locomotive supported by enamelled iron headpans, symbolizing the burden of colonial infrastructure and exploitation.
The centerpiece sculpture represents the histories of colonialism and industrialization, highlighting the extraction of labor and resources from Ghana and the African continent.
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