Mncedi Madolo -

Wakrazula: Issues of Colour

01.04.23
Solo Exhibition at
Kalashnikovv Gallery,
Johannesburg

Exhibition Statement

Wakrazulwa is a Xhosa word which roughly translates to, ‘being torn or taking
apart’. It can be used to interpret an emotional or mental state, or to describe
a physical action.

I primarily use collage as a form of expression, and incorporate popular
brands, flyers, and posters as a way of unveiling a tapestry of perceptions
around contemporary life and spiritual practice that are currently prevalent in
Africa and globally.

My work explores the impact of man-made systems of power on the lived
experience and the separation of global versus local ideologies.
Incorporating both contexts and meanings – the themes I take apart and in
the way that I work, wakrazulwa, can be viewed both as a frame of mind and
an art technique.

Jungle MOTHER, 2020, 1380 x 1920mm, Spray and Acrylic paint, ink, paper, stencil, 24 carat gold leaf and instant coffee on canvas

uNdoqo, 2023, 900 x 1200mm, Spray and Acrylic paint, ink, paper, stencil, 24 carat gold, leaf and instant coffee on canvas

Contextual Shot

AMANDA, 2023, 580 x 550mm, Spray and Acrylic paint, ink, paper, stencil and instant coffee on canvas

Grand=Mother, 2022, 1390 x 930mm (framed), Spray and Acrylic paint, ink, paper, stencil, 24 carat gold leaf and instant coffee on canvas

Contextual Shot

Previous
Previous

Craig Smith - A Foolish Harmony

Next
Next

Duo Exhibition - Topographies of Healing