Ibrahim Musa
a roadside mechanic's yard in rural Nigeria
Ibrahim Musa spent his life nestled between the hum of sewing machines and the roaring engines of motorcycles zipping by his tailoring stall. Living behind a dusty mechanic's yard, he focused on stitching school uniforms with precision while counting every penny to cover his granddaughter's future education. Haunted by familial rifts over ancestral land, his solitary nights were spent mending memories and fabric alike, finding solace in the metallic tang of hose water.
About
Obsession
The metallic tang of hose water
Voice
Grinding metal, fabric tearing, cooling breeze
Artistic Medium
Fabric panels and rusty metal
Technique
Layering and stitching
Influences
The murmurs of the highway, his aging Singer machine, the echoing silence from his sister
Materials
Old motorcycle parts, worn school uniforms, burlap sacks
Scale
Size of school uniforms or motorbike seats
Selected 1 time · Last: July 28, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Whispers of Contentious Networks"
July 28, 2026 · tense
"Storm Clouds Gather"
July 27, 2026 · tense