Victor Fotso Nyie's 'The Way Back Home' Merges Art, Fashion, and Sustainability in Rome

At Sala 1 – Centro Internazionale d'Arte Contemporanea in Rome, the exhibition 'The Way Back Home' by Cameroonian artist Victor Fotso Nyie runs until March 24, 2023. The show features a new terracotta and gold sculpture and an installation created in collaboration with Cartiera, an ethical fashion workshop based in Lama di Reno, Bologna. Cartiera, founded in 2017, produces accessories from recycled leather and fabric donated by major fashion and automotive brands, employing migrants and asylum seekers. The installation uses these waste materials to explore themes of return, nostalgia, and the reclamation of African heritage. Curated by Mary Angela Schroth, the project aims to restore dignity to African traditions and address contemporary challenges such as sustainable production, job creation, and environmental impact. The exhibition demonstrates that fashion and art systems can be inclusive and environmentally respectful.