Threads of Identity: A Group Exhibition

Threads of Identity is a group exhibition that brings together the works of four South African artists who share a common thread in their exploration of identity and their connection to South Africa. The exhibition provides a platform to showcase the diverse range of art forms and perspectives that define South African contemporary art.

Frans Thoka’s work challenges social inequality and reinforces the importance of human dignity and kindness. Ntate Phakela uses his artwork to tell African stories and challenge the norms of traditional storytelling, while Bulumko Mbete explores generational traditions and the role of archives in creative storytelling. Finally, Sana King’s abstract compositions use colour and symbolism to convey the connection between spirituality and the physical realm, and to explore the symbolism of African artefacts like the Ukhamba.

For Threads of Identity Origin Art brings together the works of Bulumko Mbete, Frans Thoka, Ntate Phakela and Pamela Sana King Mavuso. Each of these four artists interweaves identity into their practice and their work is a reflection on their history and culture. By bringing them together Origin Art highlights the importance of celebrating and recognising identity and culture while remaining cognisant of the historic inequalities.

Through various mediums, from sculpture to painting, drawing, and printmaking, these artists provide a glimpse into their own journeys and their perceptions of what it means to be South African. The exhibition hopes to inspire visitors to reflect on their own connections to their identity and to appreciate the diverse range of perspectives that make up the South African experience.