| The
art of an African Tribe
 The
Ndebele people of South Africa have a rich artistic heritage,
which has survived years of apartheid, civil wars and deprived
living conditions. Mural paintings represent a demonstration
of ethnic sovereignty by the Ndebele women, which is handed
down from mother to daughter. Unlike Western art, Ndebele
art does not involve a Western sense of aesthetics nor painting
for acclaim - a woman's life is her canvas and represents
her intimate relationship with home and community.
There is a need to preserve Ndebele culture and adapt it
to changing world circumstances. At the same time, it is
crucially important to train the next generation in the
vital artforms of their forebears. With the help and vision
of photojournalist Margaret Courtney-Clarke, a non-profit
organisation (The Ndebele Foundation) was established in
order to train and inspire the continuation of an artistic
heritage and to ensure long-term benefits to the women,
the young girls, and the Ndebele as a people.
Please click
here to see our artworks. |
