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VAP2601 Assignment 3 (ANSWERS) Semester 1 2023written by
MANHLUDE TUTOR
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ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE: 13 JUNE 2023
VAP2601
ASSIGNMENT 3 opens June 13
This assignment is compulsory
608513
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, Question 1
Choose a contemporary South African or African visual artist Research this artist
and then follow the following instructions:
1.1 Compile a short background/biography of 250 words of the artist in your own
words.
Your answer should refer inter alia to where s/he was born, where s/he grew up,
where s/he studied and how s/he became an artist. (10)
1.2 List the art forms the artist usually uses. (5)
1.3 List the media/materials used by the artist. (5)
1.4 Discuss the processes used by the artist. (5) (251
ANSWER
My artist: Nandipha Mntambo
1.1 Nandipha Mntambo is a contemporary South African visual artist known for her
innovative and thought-provoking works. She was born in 1982 in Swaziland and grew
up in South Africa. Mntambo's early exposure to diverse cultures and landscapes in
these regions greatly influenced her artistic vision.
Mntambo completed her undergraduate studies in Fine Arts at the University of Cape
Town in 2005. She then pursued a Master's degree in Fine Arts from the prestigious
Wimbledon College of Arts in London, graduating in 2007. During her studies, Mntambo
developed a deep interest in exploring the intersection between human and animal
forms, using various mediums to convey her ideas.
1.2 Nandipha Mntambo primarily works with sculpture, performance art, and
photography. Her artworks often blur the boundaries between these art forms, creating
a multidimensional and immersive experience for the viewers.
1.3 Mntambo employs a wide range of materials in her artistic practice. She is
particularly renowned for her use of cowhide, which she skillfully transforms into
evocative and mesmerizing sculptures. By working with this material, Mntambo explores
themes of identity, femininity, and cultural heritage.
In addition to cowhide, Mntambo incorporates other materials such as resin, bronze,
and various textiles into her artworks. She also experiments with photography, using it
as a medium to document her performances and further expand her artistic expression.
1.4 Nandipha Mntambo's creative process involves a meticulous combination of
traditional and contemporary techniques. She starts by selecting the finest cowhide and
carefully preparing it for manipulation. Mntambo then uses sculpting and molding
techniques to shape the hide into striking and organic forms.
In her performance art pieces, Mntambo utilizes her own body as a canvas, employing
physical movements and gestures to convey narratives and explore the human-animal
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