Inkanyiso Media and Muholi Productions, in collaboration with 25 young
visual artists of KwaZulu-Natal, present Ikhono
Lasenatali at The KZNSA Gallery, Durban.
Co-curator Bajabulile Dhlamini stated: “Ikhono Lasenatali is a ‘labour of love’ project initiated by Prof.
Sir Zanele Muholi who took it upon themselves to celebrate a constituency of
young artists based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
“In late 2018, Muholi commissioned 25 emerging artists to interpret
photographic images from their ongoing self-portrait series Somnyama Ngonyama,
a project that speaks to the social ills associated with politics of race,
gender, politics, collectivism, and sexuality faced by South Africans, and
others globally. Collectivism and visibility are core values firmly rooted at
the heart of the project.
“Muholi is an internationally celebrated and award-winning visual
activist based in Johannesburg. Originally a ‘Born in Durban’, Muholi recently
returned home to give back to their community, and share their skills, wealth
and expertise to help develop a younger generation of aspiring artists,
thinkers, and activists.”
The Ikhono Lasenatali project
also commemorates 25 Years of Democracy, with most of the commissioned artists
from the ‘born free’ generation. The exhibition showcases the hidden or latent
talent of these remarkable KwaZulu-Natal based artists who work in a variety of
mediums and utilizing different techniques. These include wood-cut printing,
beaded string, oil and acrylic on canvas and paper, pastel on paper and digital
imaging, among many others.
The exhibition is open for viewing from May 8 to June 2, 2019. The
official opening, with internationally acclaimed artist Prof Sir Zanele Muholi
and participating artists in attendance is on Friday May 17, 2019, at 17h30 for
18h00.
All are welcome, entrance is free. The cafe and bar will be open.
The KZNSA Gallery is situated at 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, in Durban.
More information on 031 277 1705, fax 031 201 8051 or cell 082 220 0368 or
visit www.kznsa.co.za
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