Oil pastels on paper, 39cm×27cm
The piece shows a dry area, where the sun burns from morning to evening,no clouds to cover the rays and reduce the penalty of its damage. Below the naked sun is a well, toilet , people, dried up trees. Through climate change and lack of water this has resulted in drought in some areas, social stress, economical and political negligence.
The well and toilet are a symbolism of desperation.Behind the well stands a man in a suit,he is a leader a politician smoking a cigarette, below the well on the ground are some cigarettes filters these symbolise an addiction to corruption he uses his power to take advantage on the desperate villagers by giving them the bare minimum he raises his hands as if waiting to be acknowledged and praised
Pauline Muturi (Sonn), is a contemporary artist whose work involves the blending of visual storytelling. Her pieces often depict the raw emotions associated with trauma, pain, isolation, identity, belonging and vulnerability while simultaneously illuminating the path toward healing and resilience. The duality of darkness and light plays a significant role in her work, inviting viewers to confront their own narratives of suffering and recovery. Through her work she continues to challenge the stigma surrounding trauma and mental health, advocating for a future where individuals feel empowered to reclaim their stories and find solace in the art of healing.