Phowthah sis’ Mgabadeli

Phowthah sis’ Mgabadeli
Pen, ink and graphite on pine board
111 cm x 132 cm

Phowthah sis’Mgabadeli explores the limitless possibilities of mediums so readily available that they are often taken for granted as viable artistic tools. In a country where quality visual arts education is not accorded to millions of learners, Zindela’s drawing demonstrates how ‘fine art’ can be produced using easily accessible and fairly affordable materials such as pen and pine board. By way of a portrait, Zindela captures the boundless intricacies of human skin by meticulously crosshatching and stippling the various layers of tissues and cells that constitute this important organ.