Abstract
This paper investigates an artists’ cooperative as the ‘nucleus of art’ it embodies. Originally founded in the early decades of the 20th century, which embodied the cultural sensibilities of its Portuguese founders, it now serves as a cultural and social center of Mozambican contemporary art. Central to this investigation is a desire to contextualize a broad view of this cultural space and its members. Artists such as Pekiwa and Makolwa carve, pound, weld and hammer. Artists Ana, Kass Kass and Falcao tear, twist, cut an paste. All of these artists, whether utilizing wood, metal or cloth - rely upon recycling as both technique and media in the creation of their art for varied aims and motivations.
Presenters
Amy SchwartzottCurator of University Galleries and Associate Professor of Art History, Visual and Performing Arts, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2024 Special Focus—-Art for Sustenance
KEYWORDS
RECYCLING IN ART, MOZAMBICAN ART, CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART
