Torso 37

CCAC #: 0446
Artwork title: Torso 37
Artist(s): Thea Soggot
Year made: 1996
Artwork type: Painting
Medium: Magaliesberg earth on Arches paper
Framed dimensions (in mm): 138.5 x 113.5
Artwork series: Torso
Source: Donated by the artist
Installation type: Movable artwork
Current location: In storage
Exhibitions:
Signage:

The torso is constructed with layers of Magaliesberg earth. The layers cover, reveal, and inscribe both physical and psychological marks. Some layers refer to a wound as much as to healing, to pain as well as strength – an expression of life.


CCAC 438624

Photographer: Unrecorded
Photo copyright: Consult with CCT curatorial team

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