"Throne of the Nile" casts Cleopatra as a regal monkey, draped in mystical blacks, purples, and pinks. This neo-expressionist piece delves into themes of power, femininity, and the exoticism often projected onto historical figures. Through the prism of a simian Cleopatra, Burner invites us to reconsider the exotic allure and mystique we associate with distant histories and how they echo in today's world of celebrity and myth-making.