The Truth Tree
| CCAC #: | 0036 |
| Artwork title: | The Truth Tree |
| Organisation: |
Bethesda Arts Centre |
| 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 public display |
| Signage: | Inspired by the idea of a tree of justice found at the Constitutional Court, fifteen women each made a leaf on which they told their own story of facing injustices in their homes and community in Nieu-Bethesda. The stories include issues of alcoholism, violence and upbringing. The larvae represent a mighty tree under attack at its roots. |
| 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) |
Photographer: Staff
Photo copyright: CCT
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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.