"Goust baby" - Velaphi Sylvester Kumwenda (80x30cm)
Ghost Baby is a mixed media piece using acrylic paint and color markers. The idea for Ghost Baby was inspired by the images in the late Credo Mutwa's books, particularly those about the Ngune symbols, with this piece representing future generations. It explores the concept of bringing these symbols into contemporary times, personified through the character of Caroline. The artwork touches on the sensitive issues of child abuse and the reality that some women face with abortion. The lines in the piece symbolize the yin and yang of love, often unspoken and deeply felt, especially in the aftermath of leaving the clinic.
"Goust baby" - Velaphi Sylvester Kumwenda (80x30cm)
Ghost Baby is a mixed media piece using acrylic paint and color markers. The idea for Ghost Baby was inspired by the images in the late Credo Mutwa's books, particularly those about the Ngune symbols, with this piece representing future generations. It explores the concept of bringing these symbols into contemporary times, personified through the character of Caroline. The artwork touches on the sensitive issues of child abuse and the reality that some women face with abortion. The lines in the piece symbolize the yin and yang of love, often unspoken and deeply felt, especially in the aftermath of leaving the clinic.