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This artwork, inspired by the poem of the same name, confronts the complexities of faith,betrayal, and survival. The piece explores the traumatic experience of being sold out bysomeone trusted, symbolized by the rosarya tool of prayer and devotion turnedinstrument of harm. Through a nuanced visual narrative, the artwork juxtaposes theprayers for protection with the prayers that facilitated harm, highlighting the painfuldissonance between spiritual expectation and lived reality. By examining the role of faith inthe face of trauma, the artwork invites viewers to consider the profound impact of betrayaland the long, complex journey toward healing and recovery.
Photograph Print with Hand-stitched Cotton Thread
Johannesburg,South Africa
Height 24cm
Width 66.5cm
Artist Nelisiwe Nkosi
Year 2025