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Africa Uber Alles
R4,950.00Experience the essence of ijusi’s unique style in this graphic design, harmonizing various visual languages and cultures. Depicting an Nguni cow symbolizing wealth, paired with traditional Zulu vuvuzelas, the artwork encapsulates cultural richness. Above the typography, a Duiker antelope and Africanus dog hold cultural significance in Zulu tradition. This piece seamlessly weaves symbolism, culture, and visual artistry, reflecting the dynamic spirit of ijusi’s distinct design aesthetic.
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African Robot Man
R12,995.00Explore a unique artwork that blends mid-1950s Japanese tin-plate toy robots with African artistic influences. During the 1950s, Japan captivated the world with its battery-operated toy robots inspired by the era’s fascination with space travel, Sputnik, and jet airplanes. These brightly colored, remote-controlled robots, often featuring flashing lights and sound effects, were highly coveted gifts for young boys. This drawing reimagines the iconic robot silhouette as a graphic outline, duplicated to create a striking positive/negative composition. The African influence is evident in the minimalist, rigid pose and the vibrant application of color using hand-made soft chalk powders and colored inks. The negative image effect is achieved with powdered graphite, commonly used for lubricating locks and mechanical items. This artwork is a compelling fusion of nostalgic robotics and traditional African artistry.
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ijusi Africa
R4,950.00Dive into the distinctive ijusi style with this graphic design, a montage from their extensive archive capturing the eclectic charm of South Africa’s streets and townships. A vibrant blend of odd-ball scenes, quirky architecture, religious temples, and street life, this artwork showcases the dynamic fusion of visual languages and cultures characteristic of ijusi’s unique design aesthetic.
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Jackson Pollock Visits The Kuba Tribe
R19,500.00Discover a captivating artwork inspired by the fusion of Jackson Pollock’s iconic drip painting technique and the intricate hand-drawn and painted tribal masks of the Kuba people from Congo. This unique piece pays homage to the mid-1950s American abstract expressionist painter known for his revolutionary action paintings. By laying large unprimed canvases on his studio floor and flinging wet paint to create dynamic drips, swashes, and splatters, Pollock’s work, once controversial, has become some of the most valuable art of the 20th century. Experience a modern interpretation that combines Pollock’s method with traditional African artistry in this extraordinary creation.
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Loose Knit
R4,950.00Explore ijusi’s unique graphic design, a playful blend of visual languages and cultures, satirically featuring South African cultural icons. From Boer Mauser rifles to a portrait of Eugene Terreblanche, all playfully chained together with the continent of Africa. This spoof graphic encapsulates the complexities of South African history in a bold and distinctive style.
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Love
R4,950.00Immerse yourself in ijusi’s unique graphic design, a fusion of cultures. The background pattern reflects traditional Shwe-Shwe fabric, while Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, symbolises strength and emotional devotion. This distinctive artwork encapsulates the essence of ijusi’s style, seamlessly blending visual languages and cultural influences in a harmonious and visually compelling creation.
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Love Africa
R4,950.00Explore ijusi’s unique style in this playful graphic, seamlessly combining diverse visual elements around the theme of love for the continent. Featuring symbolic figures like a warthog, African dog, Nguni cattle, and a welcoming Zulu warrior, all embraced within a mosaic border. This distinctive design encapsulates the essence of passion and cultural richness in a visually striking composition.
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Things We Love
R4,950.00Explore South African passions in this spoof graphic, playfully featuring guns, whiskey, Rolex, German luxury cars, and Nelson Mandela. The design incorporates two Secretary birds from the national heraldic Coat of Arms, blending humor and cultural symbols in a unique composition.
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This Way Up
R4,950.00Uncover a playful and satirical twist with this spoof graphic, cleverly portraying the African continent as a ‘This Way Up’ packaging label, reminiscent of logistics operations. The design humorously nods to the continent’s unique perspective, playfully suggesting a topsy-turvy relationship with Western countries.