Incarceration
Description:
This mixed media artwork, based on original photos taken by
the artist of Robben Island, is part of a series of works showing the prison to
honour the memory of Nelson Mandela, who was jailed there for much of his 27
years as a political prisoner. This image is of one of the group cells on
Robben Island. It is entitled, “Shared Experience” because it shows the bunk
beds and how many men were packed into the small space. Yet, it was the
interaction of this group of men that later forged the ideals of a New South
Africa. As Mandela recounted later no matter how dire the circumstances, he
never lost hope for a better life for his people and for all of South Africa.
At first the artist wanted to show the scenes of Robben
Island as dark and drab, but soon was inspired to show the colour and light
that the inmates brought to Robben Island. As Marianne Williamson noted, “There
is no holier place on earth where a past hatred becomes a present love.”
Mandela and the other political prisoners have given hope to people the world
over that by overcoming adversity and hatred and allowing compassion and
forgiveness, we can all strive to make this world a better place to live for
all.
This work is rich in colors and texture. The strong
geometric design contrasts with the beautiful light coming through the bars in
the windows and reflecting off of the ceiling and floor. This highly textured
work of art literally shimmers with colours. The original is hand glazed with
many layers of acrylic paint and varnish to really bring out the beautiful
colors and create a three dimensional effect. Thus, each limited edition of the
series is a unique work of art and valuable as an investment piece.
Copyright Notice: All images are fully protected by U.S. and
international copyright laws, all rights reserved. The images may not be
copied, reproduced, manipulated or used in any way, without the written
permission of Dr. G. M. Durst.
A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Nelson Mandela
Children’s Fund.
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Solitude
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Shared Experience
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Into the Dark and Out to the Light
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