Peaceful Protest
| CCAC #: | 0629 |
| Artwork title: | Peaceful Protest |
| Artist(s): |
John Roome |
| Year made: | 1996 |
| Artwork type: | Paper |
| Medium: | Linocut |
| Dimensions (mm): | 570 x 377 |
| Framed dimensions (in mm): | 720 x 524 x 40 |
| Edition: | 44/50 |
| Artwork series: |
Images of Human Rights print portfolio |
| Source: | Donated by the Artists for Human Rights Trust |
| Year acquired: | 2021 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Current location: | On a travelling exhibition |
| 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: | Trumpeting angels herald the arrival of the right to assemble, picket and present petitions freely. The artist uses the words from this section in the Bill of Rights on the banners held by demonstrators that fill his image. The dense, anonymous crowd forms the shape of the African continent, with flames visible, both symbolic of violence and rebirth. |
| Themes: |
Human Rights Day |
| Constitutional links: |
Right to assembly, demonstration, picket and petition (section 17) |
Photographer: Ben Law-Viljoen
Photo copyright: CCT
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