Andile Dyalvane presents ‘iThongo’, a collection of ceramic pieces showcased through an exhibition at Friedman Benda, until 22 May 2021, and a documentary film following the designer back to his hometown
Friedman Benda presents Andile Dyalvane’s ‘iThongo’, a project featuring clay sculptural seats and vessels created as an homage to his ancestors and Xhosa culture. , is used expressively throughout his oeuvre, developing a deep connection to his native land and the Xhosa culture of his family and ancestors.Andile Dyalvane, left, sitting with two members of his community during a trip to his home in Ngobozana, Eastern Cape
Top, ‘Umtshaleyo’ from the ‘iThongo’ collection. ‘Brooms tend to be assigned a feminine energy, being a tool for both cleaning and cleansing the home,‘ says the designer. ‘My introduction to their vast number of uses came about primarily because tools are fascinating to me.’ Bottom, ‘Izilo’ . ‘The importance of animal and human cohabitation has long been depicted within traditional oral folklore, myth and visual chronicling stories,’ says Dvalvane.
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