20th Nov, 2024 19:00
20th Century & Contemporary Art
10
Jackson Hlungwani (South Africa 1923-2010)
Angel covering his eyes
carved wood
Condition Report
The overall condition is good.
General wear consistent with the medium.
Please note, we are not qualified conservators and these reports give our opinion as to the general condition of the works. We advise that bidders view the lots in person to satisfy themselves with the condition of prospective purchases.
carved wood
(1)
86 x 26 x 17 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, Cape Town.
Acquired directly from the artist.
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Angel covering his eyes, was acquired directly from Jackson Hlungwani at his residence, New Jerusalem, in Limpopo. This location, which served as both his home and spiritual sanctuary, was integral to his identity as an artist. The sculpture originally occupied a raised platform in Hlungwani’s personal “Church,” a space where his artistic and spiritual practices converged.
According to Hlungwani, the sculpture represented a "divine angel" with one eye covered to avoid witnessing his son’s death, while the open eye remained fixed on God. The angel’s gesture toward the receptacle invited visitors to deposit items they wished to have blessed or offered to the “Church.” This interaction between the sculpture and the viewer highlighted Hlungwani’s belief in the power of objects to act as conduits for spiritual communication.[1]
[1] Current owner in conversation with Amy Carrington, 15 October 2024.
COLLECTIONS:
The artist is represented in numerous local collections, notably, the Irma Stern Museum, Cape Town; Johannesburg Art Gallery; Javett Art Centre, Pretoria; Iziko SA National Gallery, Cape Town; University of Cape Town; University of South Africa, Pretoria and the University of the Witwatersrand.
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Auction: 20th Century & Contemporary Art, 20th Nov, 2024
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