Kenneth Alexander - "A Lonely House On Lesar St, District 6"

A Lonely House On Lesar St, District 6
Mixed Media, US$ 648 324

A Lonely House On Lesar St, District 6

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Details

Mixed Media
Pen & Watercolor on Paper

W: 300mm x H: 210mm
W: 12" x H: 8"

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 324

Scale

Reference

PWCP114/1218/1

About "A Lonely House On Lesar St, District 6"

Recording the history of the dispossessed people of South Africa is my mission. These houses were demolished after forcibly removing the inhabitants and dumping them on what is now the flea infested and crime ridden Cape Flats. Bringing them back to life artistically, give the people who live there the opportunity to catch a glimpse of their former homes.

Kenneth Alexander

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About Kenneth

ARTIST STATEMENT OF KENNETH M ALEXANDER:

I am a South African artist, born on the Cape Flats, with a background in architecture. After my forced retirement at 60, I began translating my experiences and memories - both personal and professional - into artwork. My pieces, often featuring buildings and landscapes affected by apartheid's group areas act, document the forced relocations and resonate with a shared history. As a self-taught artist, my work combines skills from architecture with my unique perspective, forming a visual narrative of South Africa's past and present. My recent book, "C2C - From Cape Town to Cyrene" published in June 2024, presents 50 grayscale sketches that capture untold African stories. Using mediums like pencil, pen, watercolour, acrylic, and oil, I strive for authenticity, questioning societal norms and encouraging viewers to explore ideas within and beyond their current beliefs. My intention is to speak for those without a voice, staying true to my vision and values amidst a world that often seeks only "pretty pictures."

Price Range

US$ 53-17,322

Exhibitions

Art In Athlone, 6 Cranley Road, Athlone, 7764
Art In Athlone, 84 Thornton Road, Athlone, 7764
The Daily Music Show, 110 Loop Street, Cape Town, 8000
Eclectic Contemporary 69 Burg St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
Islamia College, Imam Haron Road, Cape Town.

Education

Architect, Author, Activist

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