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ijusi issue 5 page 15
Price range: R1,599.00 through R2,199.00Discover the creative synergy in ijusi Issue #5 (1997), titled ‘Life Story.’ This collaborative masterpiece showcases the fusion of student art from PRIDE, an initiative by ML Sultan Technikon, with interpretations by invited designers from South Africa, Netherlands, Germany, and the USA. Witness the transformation of student drawings into a fresh, all-new graphic design experience.
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Irish Rose Succulent
R4,950.00Experience the timeless beauty of an Aeonium Arboreum, commonly known as Irish Rose succulent, captured with a vintage touch. Photographed on June 10, 2020, using a 1940s 4×5 Linhof Technika film camera, this image is a testament to creativity during challenging times. Amid the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020, this project emerged, allowing a rediscovery of Polaroid PN55 B&W film after two decades. Witness the stunning details of nature through the lens of vintage photography. Explore the artistry and resilience showcased in this unique photograph.
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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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Karoo Football Pitch
R4,950.00Experience the rustic beauty of rural Eastern Cape, South Africa, with a glimpse of a dirt-surfaced farm laborers’ football pitch captured on January 1, 2020, along Dassies Fontein Road in the Cacadu District. Just nearby lies the quaint Karoo town of Nieu Bethesda, renowned for the iconic Owl House, an outsider artwork by Helen Martins. Delve into the cultural richness of the region, famously depicted in Athol Fugard’s play ‘The Road To Mecca,’ inspired by Martins’ life and later adapted into a film. Explore the heart of South Africa’s countryside and its captivating stories today.
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Kuba Tribal Mask
R4,950.00Discover the allure of a Kuba ceremonial mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, residing in the ijusi archive for over 35 years. Carved with precision, the mask features dramatic stylistic elements, including incised geometric patterns, almond-shaped eyes, and abstracted mouth and hair details characteristic of the Kuba peoples. Meticulously photographed and digitally manipulated, the mask’s graphic image is enhanced with vibrant color and texture, creating a striking visual masterpiece.
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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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Madiba Vibes
R4,950.00Nelson Mandela, a global icon of resilience and reconciliation, represents the triumph of justice over oppression. His legacy embodies the relentless pursuit of equality, freedom, and human dignity. A symbol of unity and forgiveness, Mandela’s impact transcends borders, inspiring the world to strive for compassion and social change. Explore the profound legacy of this extraordinary leader and visionary who continues to inspire generations with his enduring message of hope, courage, and the transformative power of forgiveness.