The transformation of what is normally regarded as discarded such as scraps of African fabric and worn out carpets from illegal mining sites into artistic pieces which tell a story of identity,  memory and perception is the central focus of my artistic practice. Growth in an environment of vibrant textures and colors of the fabrics from African prints, an attachment to the remnants of these fabrics grew, where they were seen as more than just waste meant for discarding. This did not only end on fabrics, but relayed to the carpets used by small scale miners popularly known as ‘galamsey’, which are used for the washing of gold and subsequently discarded when worn out. Similar to the fabric scraps, these carpets also tell stories of labor, neglect, and the role they have played in the destruction of the environment. In my work, there is an exploration of the reimagination of these materials, to reflect the history behind them, and all the stories they can tell. My artistic vision is to open up conversation for the review of notions on waste, and create an avenue for the portrayal of the beauty behind the unexpected, as well as the environmental consciousness behind the materials we throw away.