The Truth Tree

CCAC #: 0036
Artwork title: The Truth Tree
Organisation: Bethesda Arts Centre (now Bushman Heritage Museum)
Contributor(s): Sandra Sweers
Yvonne Jonkers
Millie Reed
Rose Jacobs
Margaret Swiers
Maggie Jacobs
Matilda Dikeni
Christelene Jacobs
Maria Tamana
Julia Malgas
Delia Swartz
Sophie Femela
Sophie Steenberg
Sanna Minnaar
Shirlene Davids
Jeni Couzyn
Year made: 2006
Artwork type: Textile
Medium: Applique
Dimensions (mm): 2180 x 1780
Source: Acquired from the Bethesda Arts Centre, with the support of Jeni Couzyn
Year acquired: 2007
Installation type: Movable artwork
Location area: On a travelling exhibition
Signage:

Inspired by the idea of justice under a tree invoked by the Constitutional Court logo and architectural design, 15 women each made a leaf on which they told their stories of facing injustices in their community in Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape, including interconnected issues of alcoholism, hunger, and domestic abuse. The bugs eating the tree represent the ongoing challenges they face.
Themes: Justice under a tree
Constitutional links: Freedom and security of the person (section 12)
Health care, food, water and social security rights (section 27)
Rights of Children (section 28 of the Constitution)
Education rights (section 29)
Related Constitutional Court cases: S v Baloyi (Minister of Justice and Another Intervening) (1999)

CCAC 438666

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Photo copyright: CCT

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