Bougaard focuses on exploring the complex (de)construction of 'coloured' identity. With keen attention to language evolution and reclamation, Bougard creates sculptures and word-based art pieces using handmade paper with an aim to capture the essence of hybridised language known as 'gamtaal.' Through her creative pursuits, she successfully captures the intricacies associated with mixed heritage while providing insightful reflections on continuously evolving identities.
Singh's artistic vision revolves around the archive that was mostly generated by governmental agencies, uncovering the experiences of indentured South African Indians from 1860 to 1911. Deliberately examining historical and economic implications attached to sugar production in specific regions within the country, Singh effectively conveys how versatile this sweet substance is when it transitions between solid crystals and a fluid state. Her artwork illuminates life stories tied with migration and oppression through everyday materials commonly used within domestic settings.
