This installation is a reinterpretation of the "Neg Mawon" statue, originally created by Haitian architect Albert Mangones. The "Neg Mawon," or "Runaway Black Slave," is a powerful symbol of Black liberation. The statue depicts a runaway slave blowing into a conch shell, a gesture that rallied enslaved people and ignited the Haitian Revolution, leading to the abolition of slavery.

In modern Haiti, tire burning has become a prevalent form of protest, reflecting widespread discontent with living conditions, insecurity, and political instability.

As decades of protests have unfolded, displacement has surged, driven by government neglect and foreign intervention in local politics.

This installation uses bed sheets and clothing to symbolize the displacement experienced by Haiti's youth. The inclusion of a tire represents the ongoing revolution of a marginalized population.

We stand in solidarity with those protesting and encourage their perseverance, despite criticism from the upper and middle class who may view these actions as futile.