Certain Sense of Settlement, Certain Sense of Self guides the audience on a profound exploration of the intertwined themes of home and self through the evocative works of three emerging artists from Southern Africa. The exhibition offers a kaleidoscopic glimpse into the complex web of emotions and experiences underlying our endless search for belonging.
The artworks echo with whispers of memory and longing. Using everyday objects and humble appliances as both medium and subject, each piece becomes a vessel for contemplating the delicate dance between comfort and unease within the domestic sphere. From a stove's harsh burns to an empty chair's deafening silence, these artifacts of daily life evoke a potent blend of nostalgia and disconnection. They invite viewers to delve into their own recollections of home and confront feelings of alienation.
The artworks guide viewers through reflections on home, intertwining memories with dreams to blur the lines between reality and imagination. Amid familiar domestic warmth, they bravely explore complexities shaping our sense of belonging - from the struggles of displacement to tensions simmering beneath domestic tranquility's surface.
Join us on this transformative journey, where each artwork acts as a catalyst for introspection and contemplation. As we navigate the exhibition, may we find solace in our shared longing for a place to call home and gain deeper insight into the complexities of our own identities in relation to the surrounding world.
Artwork above: Visule Kabunda, Akapuna, 2022, 40 x 60 cm, Fine Art Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag, R13,300.00 ex. VAT
Modisa Motsumi, Blind Sight 2, 2014, 84.1 x 54.9 cm, Inkjet on Fine Art Paper, Edition of 5 + 2AP,
R12,600 ex. VAT
Visule Kabunda, Untitled I, 2023, 40 cm × 60 cm, Photographic Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag, Edition of 7 +2AP, R 18,200.00 ex. VAT
Visule Kabunda, Untitled II, 2023, 40 cm × 60 cm, Photographic Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag, Edition of 7 +2AP, R13,300.00 ex. VAT
"Where must I sit?"
Visule Kabunda, Akapuna, 2022, 40 x 60 cm, Photographic Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag, R13,300.00 ex. VAT
Visule Kabunda, At The Mercy of Time, 2023, 40 x 60 cm, Photographic Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag, R13,300.00 ex. VAT
"where do I go when being divided is the thing that unites us?"
Visule Kabunda, Everyone (who can) is building a wall, 2023, 40 x 60 cm, Photographic Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag, R13,300.00 ex VAT
Visule Kabunda, Untitled 07, 2023, 40 x 60 cm, Photographic Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag, R13,300.00 ex. VAT
"Where must I take up space?"
Visule Kabunda, 4CNRS - Cape Town, 2022, 24 Page Risograph Zine Published by Dream Press, 45 x 20 cm, R490.00 ex VAT
Visule Kabunda, 4CNRS - Cape Town, 2022, 24 Page Risograph Zine Published by Dream Press, 45 x 20 cm, R490.00 ex VAT
ARTISTS
MEET THE CURATOR
Based in Gaborone, Botswana, the city of my birth and current residence, I am deeply intertwined with its artistic fabric. As both a curator and practicing artist, my approach to curatorial practice is enriched by my firsthand experience within the art making process. In my dual role as an executive board member of the Art Residency Centre and a working artist, I work with fellow art practitioners to provide developmental opportunities and support within our community. Through this work, I strive to cultivate an environment where creativity thrives. Central to my curatorial practice is the desire to facilitate open dialogue on diverse topics through contemporary art, aiming to challenge stigma and societal norms. I am also interested in showcasing the value of contemporary art both locally and internationally, highlighting its role in exploring history, identity, and societal complexities. I endeavor to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of contemporary art, recognizing its potential to inspire change and foster connections within our community.
Kelebogile Marope, The Shape of Things, 2022, Stove Burn on Canvas, 1175 cm × 470 cm, R18,200.00 ex VAT
Kelebogile Marope, Beyond Function, 2022, Burns on Hardboard Cut-outs, R28,000.00 ex. VAT
Kelebogile Marope, The Ode of Suffering, 2022, burn marks on canvas, R12,600.00 ex. VAT
Kelebogile Marope, The Night Is Far Spent, 2022-2023, Burnt Pinewood, 103 x 59 cm, R23,240.00 ex VAT
Assaf Shoshan presented by Bontle Tau
Golan, 2018
Archival colour print
64 x 80 cm
Ciara Talisa presented by Jordan Anthony
Shame me, shape me I, 2021
Photo print series (edition of 20)
30 x 42 cm
Boitumelo Makousu
North West
O Tswa Kae, Oya Kae |
My Cradle, My Story, My Heritage
Bophelo Ke ART
Bontle Tau
Free State
Translating Home
Art reminds us of home and distant lands all at once -
it must always, without a doubt, be uncontainable
Chelsea Selvan
Gauteng
What shapes us? Makes us? Guides us?
To crack open a deeper understanding of the stories and meanings behind art and prompt us to challenge or reflect on our beliefs and view of the world
Jordan Anthony
Kwa-Zulu Natal
Journey's
To trace constellations with time, space and affective forecasting
Lesole Irvin
Limpopo/Gauteng
Locus
How much of ourselves, and what about ourselves,
do we need to remember, to remain ourselves?
S'nothile Gumede
Western Cape
Queer Joy: Narratives Beyond Victimhood
Re-imaging our histories: Identifying, collecting and making public archives that speak of our joys, hopes & dreams as a way of taking back our power as a people.
Zannele Libambo
Mpumalanga
Identify with Me
I see myself as a curator who intends to close a gap in the industry, discover new artworks
and generate opportunities
Motlalepula Phukubje
Western Province
Look Mama, A Negro:
Black Existence as Black Resistance
I seek to explore the relationships between Art and Activism with the framework of
Feminist-Decolonial Theory
Litemba Mpambani
Free State
Litemba was devoted to bringing forth the erased narratives of black women and queer individuals who occupy space outside of our city centers in South Africa. We honour and remember her pursuits
INTRUSO ENTRE NOS presented by Chelsea Selvan
Pasmo! (Detail), 2016, Indian Ink, Acrylic, Mounted Paper, Canvas, 110 x110 cm
Gilbert & George
Bag-Men 2020
302 x 571 cm | 118 7/8 x 224 13/16 in.
© Gilbert & George. Courtesy White Cube
Bongani Tshabalala artist portrait presented by Bontle Tau
Further Reading In Articles
African Artist Directory