Thapo Sekoaila
Seriti III, 2021
Ink, charcoal, conte, acrylic, plaster of Paris mixed with wood glue on board
119 x 83.5cm
framed 121 x 86 x 7cm
framed 121 x 86 x 7cm
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Seriti (Dignity)/ Not Sorry Series Medium: Ink, charcoal, conte, acrylic, plaster of paris mixed with wood glue on board Artwork series explore and highlight the struggles, strength, determination and defiance...
Seriti (Dignity)/ Not Sorry Series
Medium: Ink, charcoal, conte, acrylic, plaster of paris mixed with wood glue on board
Artwork series explore and highlight the struggles, strength, determination and defiance of ordinary women, particularly rural black women who, like my mother, fight hard daily to feed, house and educate and raise young men and women under the darkness that is poverty and injustice. The series is inspired by the role of Nomzamo Madikizela, a prominent and one of the most widely represented female figure and what she stood for. Regarded by many South Africans as the Mother of new South Africa for her strength, resilience, dignity (seriti) and power.
Medium: Ink, charcoal, conte, acrylic, plaster of paris mixed with wood glue on board
Artwork series explore and highlight the struggles, strength, determination and defiance of ordinary women, particularly rural black women who, like my mother, fight hard daily to feed, house and educate and raise young men and women under the darkness that is poverty and injustice. The series is inspired by the role of Nomzamo Madikizela, a prominent and one of the most widely represented female figure and what she stood for. Regarded by many South Africans as the Mother of new South Africa for her strength, resilience, dignity (seriti) and power.
Provenance
SERITI (dignity) series - explore and highlight the struggles, strength, determination and defiance of ordinary women, particularly rural black women who, like my mother, fight hard daily to feed, house, and educate and raise young men and women under the darkness that is poverty and injustice. The series also references the strength, resilience and SERITI (dignity) of Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela (Winnie Mndela); a representation of black women and Mothers who were denied access to power and resources, but who SEED life amidst the violence and social challenges.15
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