Ancestral Futures is Spanish-Guinean artist Chidy Wayne's first solo exhibition with Francis Gallery. The show comprises the "Ego" and "Pugna" series, which Wayne likens to "two pillars" that support his practice. There is a deep philosophical basis to the work that reveals itself slowly. The "Ego" series monumentalizes the hand, particularly the palm, which Wayne describes as a "mirror" serving as a vessel for exploring one's inner self and identity. "Pugna," meaning "fight" in Latin, represents humans' inner struggle to understand their path and purpose in life.