The tales of African intellectualism
| CCAC #: | 0653 |
| Artwork title: | The tales of African intellectualism |
| Artist(s): |
Rametse Gilbert Maepa |
| Year made: | 2023 |
| Artwork type: | Paper |
| Medium: | Woodblock on paper. |
| Dimensions (mm): | 431 x 309 |
| Framed dimensions (in mm): | 570 x 470 x 35 |
| Edition: | 1/10 |
| Artwork collections: |
CCAC Student Competition 2023 |
| Source: | Selected winning entry of CCAC Student Competition in 2023 |
| Year acquired: | 2023 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Current location: | On a travelling exhibition |
| Exhibitions: |
A LUTA CONTINUA: Reflecting on 30 years of democracy through the CCAC - William Humphreys Art Gallery, Kimberley - 1 August to 7 September 2024 A LUTA CONTINUA: Reflecting on 30 years of democracy through the CCAC - KZNSA Gallery, Durban - 27 September - 10 November 2024 A LUTA CONTINUA: Reflecting on 30 years of democracy through the CCAC - National Arts Festival, Makhanda - 20 to 30 June 2024 |
| Signage: | An anthropomorphic work inspired by the forest of columns in the Constitutional Court foyer. The work imagines the pillars as bearing witness to constitutional challenges over the years. The goats, traditional symbols of currency and sacrifice in Africa are depicted breaking free from the harnesses and transcending up the pillars. |
Photographer: CCT Staff
Photo copyright: CCT
Artwork copyright: Artist
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NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.