Three Figures

CCAC #: 0083
Artwork title: Three Figures
Artist(s): Dumile Feni
Year made: Unknown
Artwork type: Paper
Medium: Pen and ink on paper
Framed dimensions (in mm): 595 x 580 x 40
Source: Donated by Albie Sachs
Year acquired: 2004
Installation type: Movable artwork
Current location: On private display
Exhibitions:
Signage:

These figure studies by Feni, showing tenderness and fragility, can be said to embody the humanity of South Africans during conflict; they appear pained yet hopeful of a release from dire circumstances. The two women and a man, kneeling in prayer in a room, demonstrates Feni’s sketching process and interest in spirituality and religion.


CCAC 438520

Photographer: Gisèle Wulfsohn
Photo copyright: CCT

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