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the lingering effects of trauma. Her use of everyday materials—wood, clothing, concrete—transforms familiar objects into powerful symbols of absence and loss. This transformation is a political act, asserting the presence of those who ha

f complicity. Her art navigates these dilemmas, emphasizing that sometimes the most powerful political act is to bear witness silently. Case Studies: Salcedo’s Works and Their Political Significance “Shibboleth” (2007) Th

ewers to confront trauma directly and consider the enduring impact of violence and loss on communities and individuals. How can viewers engage with Doris Salcedo's 'The Materiality of Mourning' to better un