Discussion

CCAC #: 0035
Artwork title: Discussion
Artist(s): Willie Bester
Contributor(s): Marguerite Zulu
June Xaba
Talita Lependo
Year made: 1994
Artwork type: Textile
Medium: Fibre
Dimensions (mm): 1600 x 2130
Framed dimensions (in mm): 170 x 1580 x 170
Edition: 1/3
Source: Donated by Linda Givon, Goodman Gallery, Jhb
Year acquired: 1997
Installation type: Movable artwork
Location area: On a travelling exhibition
Signage:

In this work by a renowned anti-apartheid artist, two women converse, perhaps about their hopes for the future after South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, the year the artwork was made. Their unrealised dreams float in the air. The work was woven by Marguerite Zulu, June Xaba and Talita Lependo of the Stephens Tapestry Studio.

The pursuit of national unity, the well-being of all South African citizens
and peace require reconciliation between the people of South Africa and
the reconstruction of society. The adoption of this Constitution lays the
secure foundation for the people of South Africa to transcend the divisions and strife of the past - Chapter 16, Interim Constitution of South Africa
Themes: Democratic elections

CCAC 432030

Photographer: Gisèle Wulfsohn
Photo copyright: CCT

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