Suspension in Relation to the Last Supper III
| CCAC #: | 0206 |
| Artwork title: | Suspension in Relation to the Last Supper III |
| Artist(s): |
Georgia Papageorge |
| Year made: | 1993 |
| Artwork type: | Painting |
| Medium: | Mixed media on canvas with plexiglass |
| Dimensions (mm): | 1200 x 2300 |
| Source: | Donated by the artist |
| Year acquired: | 2000 |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Current location: | On private display |
| Signage: | Exploring the biblical story of the Last Supper, the bridge signifies a union between conflicting social forces, peoples and cultures. The artist based the artwork on the premise that, through sacrifice for the greater good, ultimate resurrection may occur. In this light, the work was made during the democratic transition in South Africa. |
| Themes: |
Rainbow Nation Democratic South Africa |
| Constitutional links: |
Freedom of religion, belief and opinion (section 15) Language and culture rights (section 30) Human dignity - constitutional value (section 1a, section 10) Rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities (section 31) Equality - constitutional value (section 1a, section 9) |
Photographer: Unrecorded
Photo copyright: Consult with CCT curatorial team
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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.