Cordelia Ndzamela
| Artist Name: | Cordelia Ndzamela |
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| Year of birth: | 1970 |
| Artist information: | Cordelia Ndzamela was a member of the Bambanani Women’s Group in Cape Town, where she used Body Mapping to express her lived experience of HIV/AIDS. She was diagnosed in 2001 after a long struggle with tuberculosis, a period she describes as physically and emotionally challenging. Her Body Map reflects this difficult time, including her pregnancy while ill and the impact of the disease on her body, symbolised through dot patterns representing a skin condition. Through her artwork, Cordelia communicates both vulnerability and strength, showing how she navigated illness, motherhood, and survival. |
