Ncedile Daki's artwork by eleanor

Ncedile Daki's artwork

I spent the afternoon with Nomthunzie Swartbooi who runs a tourist business in Masiphumele. She takes visitors through the township, introducing them to the delights of life in Massi. It's a poor area, with many development challenges; it's also a rich and vibrant home for many. I saw this piece of art in the local library. Nomthunzie says the artist is a local school child.
Ok - I'm gonna ponder this a while ......
November 1st, 2010  
Not sure I know what this artwork means. I am with Glynnis, I will need to ponder what I am seeing! IV's feeding knowledge? Ha beyond me...
November 2nd, 2010  
@glyn @seattle Well, I'm not sure either. My take was that it's a view of the future with HIV/Aids (the drops of blood). But I'm open to any explanation. I was particularly captured by this piece because it was not obvious. All the rest were totally predictable.
November 2nd, 2010  
@eleanor agree with your take. Striking piece both in the concept, the realisation and awareness. Children don't miss much.
November 2nd, 2010  
@eleanor I did not think of Aids but I like that take on it. Nice insight.
November 2nd, 2010  
Cool and colourful painting! Thanks for sharing.
November 2nd, 2010  
I think the life giving force known as blood, in the form of a transfusion has the ability, without education to reverse your future x Mmm well- either way -Bright Kid!
November 2nd, 2010  
Didn't have much time to comment this week. But this looks beautiful, one talented kid.
November 5th, 2010  
To me it shows hope, "The future drops" - as in through the infusion/medication there is a future,
November 5th, 2010  
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