WILLIAM KENTRIDGE (SA, 1955 - )
'DRAWINGS FROM FELIX IN EXILE'
PHOTOLITHOGRAPH ON PAPER
WITH MATTBOARD + FOAMCORE BACKING
IMAGE SIZE : 29CM X 25CM
MATTBOARD SIZE : 48CM X 44CM
UNFRAMED
CONDITION : MINT
William Kentridge's self-portraits and self-images, woven throughout his artworks, serve as introspective windows into his psyche. Across various media, these representations capture his emotions, reflections, and evolving identity, conveying vulnerability and self-awareness. They transcend physical likeness, assuming symbolic and metaphorical dimensions that explore his relationship with history, society, and art.
Kentridge's recurring self-portraits blur the lines between personal journey and universal human experiences. Inviting empathy and introspection, they challenge conventional identity notions and urge contemplation of the self's multifaceted nature. These gateways into the human psyche explore the complexities of the human condition, encouraging viewers to engage with Kentridge's inner world and the interconnectedness of self and world.
William Kentridge's 1994 series "Felix in Exile" is a poignant and powerful collection of drawings and animations exploring themes of displacement, isolation, and social upheaval. This body of work is part of Kentridge's broader "Soho Eckstein" series, which follows the fictional character Felix Teitlebaum, a Jewish émigré, as he navigates the complexities of exile and identity. Through charcoal and pastel drawings, Kentridge masterfully weaves together elements of realism and symbolism, capturing Felix's experiences in a South African context marked by apartheid-era tensions. The series' nine drawings and accompanying animated film, "Felix in Exile" (1994), demonstrate Kentridge's signature blend of psychological depth, emotional nuance, and technical mastery.
As Kentridge states, "the drawings are not just images, but also records of the process of thinking, of the activity of drawing."
William Kentridge is a South African artist known for his prints, drawings, and animated films. He was born in Johannesburg in 1955 and studied at the University of the Witwatersrand and the Johannesburg Art Foundation. Kentridge's work often explores the political and social issues of his native South Africa, as well as broader themes of time, memory, and history. He is considered one of the most important contemporary artists working today.
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