Access to Courts

CCAC #: 0365
Artwork title: Access to Courts
Artist(s): Vedant Nanackchand
Year made: 1996
Artwork type: Paper
Medium: Superwood cut on paper
Framed dimensions (in mm): 500 x 299
Edition: A/P
Artwork series: Images of Human Rights print portfolio
Source: A portfolio was given to Judge Albie Sachs when he opened the exhibition of the "Images of Human Rights " portfolio at the Durban Art Gallery on 10th December (International Human Rights Day) 1997.
Year acquired: 1997
Installation type: Movable artwork
Current location: On private display
Signage:

An accused individual is surrounded by symbols of different judicial and adjudication systems, from both South Africa, where some disputes are still solved according to traditional law, and other contexts. The pillared temple facade and finger print representing Western models of justice are complemented by symbols of African and Oriental legal culture. The forum of five elders looming above is inspired by traditional law in India.


CCAC 428136

Photographer: Ben Law-Viljoen
Photo copyright: CCT

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