Court Carpet

CCAC #: 0563D
Artwork title: Court Carpet
Artist(s): Siphiwe Zulu
Contributor(s): Weaver`s Hut
Year made: Unknown
Artwork type: Textile
Medium: Carpet
Dimensions (mm): 2050 x 1630
Artwork series: Carpets (Welsh library)
Source: Commissioned by the court's architectural committee
Year acquired: 2001
Installation type: Integrated artwork
Current location: In storage
Exhibitions: A LUTA CONTINUA: Reflecting on 30 years of democracy through the CCAC - National Arts Festival, Makhanda - 20 to 30 June 2024
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
Signage:

The Heads, a painting by Siphiwe Zulu, served as the inspiration for this carpet series, which is often on display at the Welsh Library of the Constitutional Court. The various human figures in the artwork were recreated on these vibrant carpets and also serve as a collective reflection of human diversity and unity.


CCAC 431584

Photographer: Unrecorded
Photo copyright: Consult with CCT curatorial team

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