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Statements of the African artistsEnoch Ngwenya, Mpulanga Province born 1966: "I made the lines of communication from the ground to the top to show that the communication must start from the ground up to the high level of communicating. I put my silver wire to make my frame strong in the inside and then started to put on the telephone wire. I appreciate the support which is given to our art, here, and I'm curious about how the Europeans like it." born 1976: "The interpretation of the figures in my frame is to bring all the women in the world together through communication as they were during 1956 marching at Union buildings in Pretoria.
Zola Hector Sentini, Western Province born 1965: "I really appreciate that I have the freedom to create whatever I like. In South Africa, I have to do small art work, but I love producing big things, and that is what I do here. I mix nature (animals) and meaningful men made things (like a television tower)." Mandla Sibiloane, KwaZulu Natal born 1980: "Not only the contact with the Europeans but also with the African artists is very enriching. I like to see the way the other artists work. The telephone wire is a good material for that purpose, because it is easy to use. When I was a young boy was making wire cars like the people from Simbabwe. Working in a museum made me very much happy." Ceiphas Niyko Maswanganyi, Nothern Province born 1981: "I enjoyed seeing the work of the other artists and exchanging ideas and techniques. I enjoyed visiting the "Pinakothek der Moderne" where I got to know the work of contemporary Western artists. I was inspired by what I saw there. I would have liked to see the factories where the famous Western cars are designed, because this is my special interest." Happiness Sdudla, KwaZulu Natal born 1973: "SAWUBONA / WELCOME born 1977: "I'm happy to be here. It's a wonderful project. |