Zama Dunywa: Grade 12 Theory

LINK TO DIGITAL WORKSHEET DUNYWA


Zama Dunywa
Ucansi / Icansi
lithograph
Image from: http://www.artthrob.co.za/06sept/listings_kzn.html

The main question about New Media Artworks is: IS IT ART OR NOT?

Answer the above question, by analysing Zama Dunywa's performance piece titled Ufanani Kimi?

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Make sure your infographic covers the following areas:

•         How has the artist used visual clues to communicate their intention. (visual clues= Imagery, materials, formal elements of art e.g. space, composition, colour)

•Context of the artwork:

 a) what is the artists doing differently to previous generations of artists? –  (this section may include some information about the innovative element of Dunywa's materials & techniques )

b) What is the cultural context of the artwork?

( this section may include some information about  significance of specific imagery, found objects, materials, as well as the cultural references in the performance)

•        Conclusion 1-2 sentences

Important links:
Link to Dunywa PDF  

Link to article on Dunywa's work by Sharlene Khan

Link to post on Red ochre

Link to post on the umemulo ceremony

Link to PPT on New Media

Zama Dunywa

Ufunani kimi?

(What do you want from me?)

(performance still)

link to Mrs Moore's blog