Winston Churchill Masakeng Saoli "Trinity" 1987

Winston Churchill Masakeng Saoli 1950 - 1995

"Trinity" Framed Pastel on paper 87 x 107cm (60 x 80cm)

 

Saolis work covered the life experiences of blacks in the townships - a life of misery under apartheid reflecting township suffering, distress and the fight against the apartheid regime.

One of the first artists to recognize Saoli's potential was Ephraim Ngatane who encouraged Saoli to pursue his career with conviction. Ngatane reminded the young man that art was the labour of love. Later on established artists such as Ezrom Legae, Bill Hartand, and Cecil Skotnes also encouraged the young Saoli to pursue a career in art.

The following article is essential to understanding the work of Winston Saoli and the haunting images he created:

http://www.ifalethu.org.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77:winston-saoli&catid=40:artists&Itemid=84

 

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