A fibreglass mannequin dressed in richly patterned Dutch wax printed cotton holds a marionette, creating a layered dialogue between puppet and puppeteer that questions themes of control and agency. Shonibare's signature use of the vibrantly coloured fabric — historically associated with African identity yet rooted in complex colonial trade histories — challenges fixed notions of cultural origin and belonging. The work invites reflection on power, manipulation, and the performative nature of identity.