Periagoge
Scenario

How economic necessity becomes romanticized aesthetic choice

I work with recycled materials because that is what I can afford but Western collectors love it and say it represents African resourcefulness which makes me uncomfortable

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The creator confronts the way material constraints are reinterpreted as intentional cultural expression by outside observers.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African aesthetics — across the continent?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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