Early voices in South Africa…
seeking the spirit of South Africa
These are the voices of those artists that paved the way for questions to be asked about what the 'old rules' were and what the 'new rules' could become in South African art. This collection is displayed in the foyer of the gallery.
These are the voices of those artists that paved the way for questions to be asked about what the 'old rules' were and what the 'new rules' could become in South African art. This collection is displayed in the foyer of the gallery.
Dan Rakgoathe, Prehistoric Goddess 1973, Linocut on paper, 63.5 x 45 cm
Dan Rakgoathe, Refugees1972, Linocut on paper, 37.5 x 50.5 cm
Allina Ndebele, Umbongo c1980s, Mohair, 160 x 235 cm
Ezrom Legae, Chicken Series 1983, Mixed media on paper,
55 x 75 cm
Ezrom Legae, Dying beast 1993, Bronze, 45 x 38 x 30cm (excl. base)
Michael Zondi, The Prophet c1961, Wood, H: 78.4 cm
Michael Zondi, Mzangendisa (inner anxiety) 1990, Wood,
H: 68.2 cm