Ode to the everyday commute! People, goods, livestock… all in constant motion across borders and space. But what forces influence, or seek to control, these seemingly random rhythms of daily life? In “Backseat Driver,” Cameroon-based artist Abdias Ngateu pops the hood on the social forces at play that shape the way we navigate through our daily lives. Whether by feet, motorcycles, taxis, trucks, or more- there are always external forces acting as “Backseat Driver’s that determine our routes, ranging from necessity to corruption. With a degree in sociology and art, Ngateu’s collection captures the chaotic flow of city life, where every journey tells a story of survival, adaptation, and the human spirit.
