Even though I come from a culture where men are very important,
I grew up in a household where there was no male figure.
I was brought up by my maternal grandmother.
She was a tough cookie, and I'm grateful to have had her.
"All forces, good or bad, or somewhere in between,"
"will be anxiously awaiting for the daring fool"
"that hopes to venture onto the new land."
"Don't be scared. Just enjoy the cruise."
I think in English,
which was the reason I found myself trying to
go into using the Xhosa language
to remind myself of where I come from.
I decided that the title of the exhibition should be "Zawelela ngale,"
which is two words that refer to going to the other side.