Ekene Emeka-Maduka Nigeria, b. 1996
122 x 81 cm
However, the reality of air travel also brings complexities, including class disparities and emotional layers at airports. Emeka-Maduka aims to depict travel scenes without specific airline or destination markers, creating an ambiance akin to dreams—vague yet familiar. Dreams and airports share fluidity and unpredictability, encompassing both excitement and anxiety. Drawing from her own experiences, Emeka-Maduka highlights issues of race, stereotyping, and authority at borders, challenging idealized notions of justice. While not offering solutions, her artwork prompts reflection on societal issues and the potential for positive change through imagination and dreaming.