The Candice Berman Gallery is thrilled to present "Straight Forward: Just Black & White," a compelling duo exhibition featuring the works of Thando Ngwenya and Thandazani Ndlovu. This exhibition invites viewers to immerse themselves in the elemental interplay of light and shadow, as these two artists return to the fundamental principles of figure and composition with a unique and contrasting approach.
Thando Ngwenya's work is characterized by his use of black ink and acrylic on white Fabriano depictiing scene of meaningful memories of being with family. In contrast, Thandazani Ndlovu adopts a reverse approach by applying white highlights to a solid black canvas. His technique is one of revelation, where figures gradually emerge from the darkness, illuminated by strokes of white. Ndlovu's compositions are a testament to the power of light, as they bring to life the subtle contours and textures of the human body, inviting viewers to contemplate the interplay between presence and absence.
In celebrating the works of Thando Ngwenya and Thandazani Ndlovu, we are reminded that sometimes, the most profound statements are made in the simplest of terms.
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Thando NgwenyaKumnandi Ekhaya, 2024Mixed media acrylic on paper149 x 201 cm
framed 162 x 213 x 7 cmCourtesy of Candice Berman GalleryCopyright The Artist -
Thando NgwenyaNgiyabonga Baba, 2024Mixed media acrylic on paper149 x 201 cm
framed 162 x 213 x 7 cmCourtesy of Candice Berman GalleryCopyright The Artist -
Thando NgwenyaPhila Kahle, 2024Mixed media acrylic on paper150 x 111 cm
framed 162 x 123 x 7 cmCourtesy of Candice Berman GalleryCopyright The Artist -
Thando NgwenyaNgibonga Konke, 2024Mixed media acrylic on paper150 x 111 cm
framed 162 x 123 x 7 cmCourtesy of Candice Berman GalleryCopyright The Artist -
Thando NgwenyaUthando Lwangempela, 2024Mixed media acrylic on paper149 x 101 cm
framed 162 x 123 x 7 cmCourtesy of Candice Berman GalleryCopyright The Artist -
Thando NgwenyaFunda, 2024Mixed media acrylic on paper149 x 101 cm
framed 162 x 123 x 7 cm -
Thandazani NdlovuSmell of Victory, 2024Mixed media on canvas185 x 180 cm
framed 187 x 181 7 cm -
Thandazani NdlovuPeace at Last, 2024Mixed media on canvas185 x 180 cm
framed 188 x 184 x 7 cm -
Thandazani NdlovuUntitled 1, 2025Mixed media on canvas120.5 x 240.5 cm
framed 115 x 235 x 7 cm -
Thandazani NdlovuLa Ndlovu, 2024Mixed media on canvas185 x 180 cm
framed 188 x 184 x 7 cm -
Thandazani NdlovuDance, 2024Mixed media on canvas160 x 120 cm
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Thandazani NdlovuOlympian, 2024Mixed media on canvas160 x 120 cm
framed 162 x 119 x 7 cm -
Thandazani NdlovuFinding Common Ground 2, 2023Acrylic and Pastel on Canvas64 x 64 cm
framed 83 x 83 x 5 cm -
Thandazani NdlovuFinding Common Ground 1, 2023Acrylic and Pastel on Canvas64 x 64 cm
framed 83 x 83 x 5 cm
