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In 'Between the Bars', multidisciplinary artist Ndung'u Mbithi intricately explores the delicate theme of suicide in four weaving pieces. Each piece is of a meshed sisal that is supported by two rods and with a chair painted on it.
His use of a sisal rope in weaving is intentional; hanging by sisal rope is a common method for those who die by suicide.
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