Origins & Legacy of Art Jewellery in South Africa
Timed Online Auction, 6 - 22 October 2025
Legacy
About the SessionLegacy, showcases 16 contemporary practitioners whose work reflects the movement’s enduring spirit of experimentation. Like their predecessors, these art jewellers often work with non-precious materials, producing pieces that are expressive, sculptural and conceptually adventurous. Through these wearable artworks, the artists employ art jewellery as a critical medium to reflect upon, comment on, and challenge the world around them, exploring questions of identity, place, social standing, cultural practices, and political viewpoints.
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My work examines identity within postcolonial Africa, focusing on belonging within the framework of the nation-state. As a black Zimbabwean navigating diasporic and transnational experiences, I explore how these facets of my identity influence my art. By translating my personal journey and multifaceted identifications into art jewellery, I aim to visually articulate and celebrate the nuanced realities of contemporary African identity. My creations reflect an ongoing exploration of how personal and collective narratives intersect, offering a rich perspective on identity in a globalised world.
- Dr Bongani T.P Mashange
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