Rate race conundrum – relates to the confusion we find ourselves in as a people where value has been misguided and misdirected towards financial gain. We are paddling in a shallow pool, we have been consumed with the competitiveness in search for better economic “rates” for trade. This competitive nature has split our communities and created selfish individualist agendas that desire only to be better than the other. We have torn down the moral responsibility and sacrificed humanism for personal riches solidifying the 4 wise monkeys myths where we don’t hear of no evil , speak of no evil , see no evil and eventually do nothing about it.
Rate race conundrum reveals the constant chase of value on something valueless.out of a strong desire to live and survive we are caught up in an unending race competing for survival. it is within our conscience that we address that imbalance that no matter how much we can chase that value when the basis vary the race won’t stop.
we have lost focus on true life goals and how this strategic distraction has blinded us from the ” true riches” of the soul and cultural heritage.
Lives against livelihoods looks into the current global pandemic with its challenges as we find ourselves in lockdowns and isolations, which is clearly slowing the rate of infections globally, as prudent and effective the measures are, we find our preexistent conditions in our lives proving to be difficult, the pandemic finds us already struggling with existential challenges where we are subject to inadequate means, we are still chasing the Maslow pyramid even the lowest on its hierarchy proves to be challenging.How easy will it be for us who face these adversities without contingency measures in place.
The painting unveils the reality of social distancing when one is faced with multiple adversities, it touches on the reality of our state of being as a people.The pandemic has unmasked the kind of life realities we are pursuant living and what we deemed normal is being challenged on multiple levels.The lives we intend to save are pushed by the conditions on which we were existing on , our sense of survival was based on congestion, our sense of calm was based on chaos, our means were based on living on the edge, our livelihoods are made of distress, our wellbeing is intwined with a hustle. We find ourselves standing on a slippery slope between one extreme we might reject and another extreme which we do not wish to be committed.
Inziki yebumba -taps into the idea of blended unions of existence a form of partial and full embodiment of our society to date.Forced nor willingly our sense of family has evolved from the clear traditional status to a blend of distant yet close relations. This blend presents existent and virtual existing pillars of the union.
Inziki yebumba explores the relation within a union , elements of real representation together with virtual hold and complete the union.pillars of this union may not be fully evident but present a functional position which saves as a backbone of the union in reference to the financial support which has held and kept the union intact from the diaspora. referring to those who had to migrate to the distant lands they are symbiotic representation in the union as they become the balance and support for the union.They are the shadow balance of the real.
At the centre of this blend there is a layer of a motherly figure who seemingly embraces all forms of this union even though partly some are translucent pillars of the union.translucent pillars act as the gate keepers of the union they hold the structure of this union in hope and belief .Her embrace keeps all pillars together for the well being of the union.
Inziki yebumba unlocks the strength within a union where part of its elements function at the shadows but still provide that stability and well being of the whole family union.
Ubuhlobo lizaba! – Relation illusion! explores the idea of dual existent relationships, living in the 21st century has required that dualism blurring the idea of physical being yet making our relationships legitimate.Due to the challenges in this intertwined globalised world we find ourselves in these virtual relationships, a need today as we find our existential boundaries shifted time after time. To relate we are helplessly left with no other option but partly exist in that virtual space.
Times and conditions of our surroundings turn to challenge and shift our evolutional relations. A new meaning of being requires those adjustments to suit our well being.on the other hand this relation rather gives us the illusional connection making it sometimes hard to relate on the real.Pretence and dishonesty take shape as that physical and emotional relation evades us, we create ideals of a relationship where we hide behind the visual representation of avatars rather than real relationships where we get to deal with each other as individuals.
Ubuhlobo lizaba! looks at the visual condition of a split existence, a layer of self realisation within a relation where true affection has been replaced by emojis and hashtags. its as if its no longer together we stand but virtually we stand too.its this new phenomenon where relations are made or resolved in that virtual space where forms of trust and belief are left to be resolved by algorithms.
Ukukhula – Transition pertains to procedure inside a length wherein one goes through changes, its a process by way of means which we completely adept outward character a momentary modulation from one state of being to another, Ukukhula touches on our youth aspirations to the truth of what we become being in our grownup existence, its those goals we had searching into the destiny juxtaposed with the truth we discover ourselves in.
The painting looks at the life in cycle of a man as a symbol and the realities we come across from that transition, all those boyish goals positioned within-side the area of manhood realities, sibling aspirations to truth ambivalence to the demanding situations of manhood, Its a sworn statement of lots of our kids so far wherein their youth aspirations have a extraordinary truth to the uncertainties of the adult world.
As we transition as human beings we discover ourselves in that rift wherein we query our existence positions as we look back to where we have been and recognise speedily the hash realities of that extrude which at instances we’re by no means organised for, we discover ourselves fighting with existence demanding situations which we by no means imaged before. The painting serves as a reminder that as we transition from degree to degree the final result or the role we preserve may not be similar to that of our purpose however as a substitute giving us a brand new angle which we will later examine and recognise increase as humanity ,a opportunity to acknowledge the power of transcendence after mirrored image of our past.
An insight to the dilemma of a nation that is constantly searching for its economic stability. It is a hybrid currency which docent exists but at the same time provides stability and hope. it is a symbol of ‘bigotry’, an alien currency that intends to stabilize but does not belong. A common image of economic restoration called ‘dollarization’ of an economy.’The Zim Dolla’ is reflective of how the African continent and many countries abroad have been compelled to adopt foreign currencies , alien ideals , new religions and claim them as their own.people appropriate new life habits and redefine their existence according to the context and time.
Explores the dilemma mankind has found themselves in where they are pushed to the edge of survival. This ultimately results in new creative force and innovative unique means of survival such as recycled trade, a massive second hand buying and selling of goods. Goods that have been discarded by countries abroad.This creates a cycle of economic and psychological poverty where certain groups of society keep inheriting a “second hand lifestyle”. Mankind has become economically creative and resilient in a quest to live and not merely surviving.
o’Spatheleni – reveal the condition of economic state of a nation on informal lines of existence, a form of gauge to show how informal supports the existence of a society. a double edged sword with one side revealing the negative effects on the paradigm the other bringing necessity , o’sphatheleni represent the double reality of a complex bread and butter issues, co-existence between control and survival.
A collective pledge of allegiance to diverse co-existence.
The series explores that space between finding a solution for our complications and waiting that others usher in the desired relief. As humanity faces its complexities one would assume every society would use its ability to tailor make its path and envisage new possibilities when faced with adversity. one questions the cause of this rich humanity, the preciousness in the ordinary people’s resolute patience beyond reckon.
Relative to the poverty datum line , living on the edge below a dollar a day
The series explores that space between finding a solution for our complications and waiting that others usher in the desired relief. As humanity faces its complexities one would assume every society would use its ability to tailor make its path and envisage new possibilities when faced with adversity. one questions the cause of this rich humanity, the preciousness in the ordinary people’s resolute patience beyond reckon.
A nightmare looks at the constant threat knocking at the door in our recent history. an undesired threat to existence subliminally lingering over our society which still has a vivid memory of the times past and prevailing in our Present.The painting refers to the economic difficulties which we faced during the 2008-2009 economic crisis.Endless queues day and night , Citizens waiting to find a kind of relief from the turbulent times.This constant threat still lingers on even after we have found the “perceived hope” which in turn puts us in a somnambulistic state where we are helpless bound to fictitious remedies from those entrusted with power .
The series explores that space between finding a solution for our complications and waiting that others usher in the desired relief. As humanity faces its complexities one would assume every society would use its ability to tailor make its path and envisage new possibilities when faced with adversity. one questions the cause of this rich humanity, the preciousness in the ordinary people’s resolute patience beyond reckon.
Education Refers to the core value of education in society.Education under construction a need to add knowledge to the current education system, more than the basic ability to master a syllabus but educate with knowledge to emancipate the society.
Narratives of historical relevances and a reflection on the human aspect of a people in memory of what used to be value.
socially we are always told how we should be and act , but like children we always have our own way of representing the idea of education and the sense behind who we are.
we fend for ourselves – looks at the ways and heights we take in pursuit of self preservation, we find ways to solidify our make do theory of street hustle in sustaining ourselves. Its that notion of resilience making provisions for self when there are no set provisions to implement that sense of assurance.
We find ourselves a lot in that space as a people as more of our conditions and plight tend to point in the direction of self reliance, we are not waiting anymore to be cared for or taken care of, its that understanding you get to realise that nobody is coming to rescue you.
The piece looks into the power of being subjected to elements igniting the force of resilience when your back is against the wall. Humanity finds a way to manipulate their conditions and reaffirm their strength of finding ways to make do with their circumstances by fending for themselves.
The work shows young men of the streets who got to understand their plight that in order for them to survive it takes unconventionality and poise to make it , streets become their workshop, not begging, not complaining but rather appropriation of the space they find themselves in to creatively forge new realities on the urban-scape, they create street car wash spots, street car policing for the urban dwellers possessions as they navigate the urban landscape. Their created car wash spots serve as social conversational spaces for the working folk, it acts as relaxing spots for the privileged as their cars are cleaned by the hustlers. a symbiotic relationship is forged between the haves and the have not’s everyone benefiting from the encounter.
The series explores that space between finding a solution for our complications and waiting that others usher in the desired relief. As humanity faces its complexities one would assume every society would use its ability to tailor make its path and envisage new possibilities when faced with adversity. one questions the cause of this rich humanity, the preciousness in the ordinary people’s resolute patience beyond reckon.
This is about the philosophy of work, ideas of no work no pay, a social conscience which one tries to present all possible texts, quotes about the work philosophy then juxtapose with images of people lying down figures of people relaxed, waiting, sleeping representing the state of mind where we expect something but not doing anything for it.