Mthokozisi
| CCAC #: | 0535 |
| Artwork title: | Mthokozisi |
| Artist(s): |
Velaphi Mzimba |
| Year made: | 2017 |
| Artwork type: | Painting |
| Medium: | Acrylic on canvas |
| Dimensions (mm): | 1600 x 1340 x 10 |
| Framed dimensions (in mm): | 1600 x 1340 x 10 |
| Source: | Donated by Senzo Dingaan and Khwezi Dingaan in June 2019, Youth Month |
| Year acquired: | 2019 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Current location: | On public display |
| 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 unwavering gaze of a young child is a powerful reminder to the viewer to take their responsibilities seriously when it comes to protecting children’s rights. This painting was gifted to the CCAC by the grandchildren of the late Justice Skweyiya in recognition of the judgments that he handed down about children’s rights. |
| Constitutional links: |
Rights of Children (section 28 of the Constitution) |
| Related constitutional cases: |
C & Others v Department of Health and Social Development, Gauteng & others (2012) |
Photographer: Unrecorded
Photo copyright: Consult with CCT curatorial team
Artwork copyright: Estate of the artist
Judges' interviews mentioning this artwork
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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.