Dramatic sculptures of mysterious creatures, created from wood, animal body parts and scrap metal form the basis of the exhibition Ugqozi lwentembende — Spirit of the Long Rope from iSimangaliso.
The exhibition provides a showcase for artists who have been training in visual art for three years in the iSimangaliso Art Programme based near the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. During the programme a number of eminent artists have worked with the participants. These include Andries Botha, Sam Nhlengethwa, Usha Seejarim, Thembinkosi Goniwe, Nandipha Mntambo, Lawrence Lemaoana, Cedric Nunn and members of the Artists Proof Studio. Lesser-known names such as Nokuthula Gumede, Nhlanhla Mabaso and Eunice Maluleke have benefited from the professional tuition. The iSimanga liso Wetland Park is a world heritage site consisting of 16 separate parcels of land united in a single park. It includes 9% of South Africa’s coastline.
Johannesburg Art Gallery, Joubert Park, until October 30. Tel: 011 725 3130.