Identity

Ayabonga Machata & Songezo Zantsi

03.03.21 - 15.04.21

Mezzanine gallery

Diving deep into their heritages, Ayabonga and Songezo unpack complex themes relating to identity and traditions, which are often absent in mainstream media. Ayabonga's portraits celebrate the complexities of womanhood and Blackness, reflecting on what it means to be a Xhosa woman in public spaces. Songezo, on the other hand, critiques the use of Western elements in traditional ceremonies, throwing into relief questions about where and how culture and traditions are formed.

Download the catalogues here: Ayabonga Machata|Songezo Zansti