Yendlu

"Yendlu" presents a striking monochromatic landscape punctuated by selective color, rendered in Maluleke's characteristic combination of charcoal and pastel on paper. The composition depicts two modest rural dwellings—simple structures with tin roofs—set against a dramatically rendered stormy sky. The houses, highlighted in warm sepia and amber tones, stand as the sole colored elements against the otherwise grayscale environment of trees, utility poles, and rough terrain. Maluleke employs expressive charcoal techniques to create textural variation throughout the scene—from the dense, gestural strokes defining the trees to the more delicate rendering of the foreground's snow or sand. The contrast between the heavy, threatening sky and the vulnerable yet persistent human habitations creates a powerful tension, while the selective coloration of the houses transforms them into beacons against the somber landscape, drawing the viewer's eye and creating an emotional focal point.

Created By

Fumani Maluleke