Sacrifice and Survival

The mining industry reveals a stark contrast between the pursuit of precious resources and the neglect of human dignity. Workers operate in hazardous conditions, often without protection, facing daily risks for minimal reward.

In the shadows of the mines, these individuals remain largely invisible - the forgotten backbone of an industry that sustains modern technology while concealing its human toll. Each strike of the pickaxe becomes a quiet cry, echoing through systems built on imbalance.

This work reflects on that silence. It seeks to honour resilience while questioning a future shaped by extraction, urging a collective reconsideration of how value is measured - and at what cost.

Originally created: 2025
Subject: Labor, Environment, Contrast
Material: Canvas
Medium: Acrylic
Styles: Figurative, Realism, Fine Art, Symbolism, Modern

Painting: Acrylic on canvas
Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size: 100 W x 120 H cm
Frame: Not Framed
Ready to Hang: Not applicable
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Ships From: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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