Walter Sisulu University Visual Arts graduates recently showcased their final pieces of the academic year in an exhibition at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery.
Tango Bobo, speaking about his piece, The Metamorphosis, said: “I use my art practice and isolation as a catalyst to delve deeper into stereotypes associated with the subject matter.
“The act of separation is necessary when dealing with the burden that is bred by change. Any transformation significant enough to affect one’s sense of self necessitates a complete metamorphosis.”
Asemahle Nadopi’s piece, Layers of Protection: Domestic violence in the light of human rights, highlights the effects of domestic violence on society.
“I want people to be aware of the effects domestic violence has on an individual, physically, mentally and emotionally.
“My research methods required qualitative research, conducting questionnaires and interviews. The main point of doing this research is the wish to end domestic violence because not only those who experience it are victims, those who witness it are victims too,” said Nadopi.
Lucas Ngqokweni said his piece, Entla Kwamasimi: do not open the abdomen far away in the fields, illustrated the importance of knowing oneself.
“My theme is straightforward because it is based on a Xhosa parent who disciplines his children up until they reach the stage of becoming a man.
“This helps me to remember who I am, why I am here and where I come from, my identity and cultural belonging.
Sanuvula isisu kukude entla kwamasimi is a Xhosa phrase which loosely translates as ‘there is still a long journey to come, don’t waste what you have’,” said Ngqokweni.
Silindokuhle Tyulu’s piece, Unpacking Amaxhosa Cultural Choreography, explains the ritual dances of AmaXhosa.
“My main point is to unpack the choreography in cultural practice as performed during certain rituals of Amaxhosa, to know about our traditions, how we do them, and the importance of our traditions,” said Tyulu.
