Mgusha
| CCAC #: | 0600a |
| Artwork title: | Mgusha |
| Artist(s): |
Thabang Lehobye |
| Year made: | 2021 |
| Artwork type: | Painting |
| Medium: | Paint and string on canvas |
| Dimensions (mm): | 1200 x 690 |
| Framed dimensions (in mm): | 1200 x 690 x 55 |
| Artwork multipart work: |
Mgusha |
| Source: | Donated by the artist |
| Year acquired: | 2021 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Current location: | On private display |
| Signage: | Part of the multi-part artwork 'Mgusha' Mgusha is a "how high can you jump" children's game, played whilst singing nursery rhymes. A taut line is wrapped around these girls' heads, showing that the player has reached the highest level of achievement. The stacked books suggest each child's right to education and the vital role of playing in developing and nurturing young minds. |
| Constitutional links: |
Rights of Children (section 28 of the Constitution) Education rights (section 29) |
| Related constitutional cases: |
C & Others v Department of Health and Social Development, Gauteng & others (2012) |
Photographer: Thania Louw
Photo copyright: CCT
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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.