This abstract painting features a striking black and white composition, with irregular, scattered patterns that create a sense of visual chaos and dynamism. The contrast between the dark and light tones, coupled with the asymmetrical arrangement, suggests a raw, visceral energy. The artist's style appears to be heavily influenced by abstract expressionism, utilizing spontaneous and gestural techniques to convey a powerful emotional response. The artwork's bold, unrestrained brushstrokes and lack of recognizable subject matter invite the viewer to engage with the work on a deeper, introspective level, exploring the artist's intention to evoke a sense of unease and contemplation. ...
Phumzile Khanyile is an award-winning South African photographer and activist. Khanyile's practice focuses on her own interiority, women's lives and sexual politics. Her work consists of self-portraits with a candid, instant aesthetic and, more recently, photographic negatives accompanied by hand-drawn images and symbols. To this day, violence and childhood trauma continue to fuel her creativity. According to the photographer, looking back allows her to move forward; "many of the clues to who I really am lie somewhere in the past", which she tries to evoke through her photography. ...
