Created By
Fumani Maluleke
Charcoal and pastels on paper (Framed and mounted)
Curator
Luke Chapman
Maluleke's "Kagaza" hits you with the full weight of memory. There's a raw, almost visceral quality to the charcoal that speaks of stories etched into the land itself. Those slashes of red? They're not just color; they're a heartbeat, a pulse in the stillness. This piece invites you to slow down, to listen to the quiet hum of the scene, and to find your own narrative within its depths. It's a testament to Maluleke's ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, the profound in the places we often overlook.
Kagaza unfolds as a landscape steeped in charcoal's somber hues, punctuated by the breathless whisper of pastel. Maluleke captures a scene that feels both immediate and distant, a dream caught in the throat of the everyday. A lone utility pole stands sentinel, bearing a sign—a marker, perhaps, of place or memory. The sky churns with charcoal clouds, pregnant with unspoken narratives, while flashes of red on distant rooftops offer a jolt, a vibrant counterpoint to the muted tones that otherwise dominate. This isn't just a landscape; it's a stage where the drama of existence plays out in strokes of charcoal and pastel.
Created By
Fumani Maluleke
120 x 84 cm | 47 x 33 in
2024
