Three Cities Triptych (Johannesburg)

2002
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Mixed media and casting resin
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123.5x287cm
Tier 3
City & Land
© Rodney Place
The image depicts a stylized representation of the African continent rendered in a deep red texture that dominates the centre of the artwork.

A zipper runs vertically down the middle, partially unzipped to reveal a small, vividly coloured picture or scene, contrasting with the overall monochromatic red of the continent. The background comprises darker shades, creating a sense of depth and highlighting the central figure. The artwork seems to explore themes of revealing or uncovering, with the zipper acting as a metaphor for opening up the continent's depths, complexities, or perhaps hidden narratives. The texture of Africa's depiction suggests a rich, perhaps tactile quality, implying a deeper substance beyond the surface.

Rodney Place

South Africa
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1952

Rodney Place

South Africa
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1952
Rodney Place