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Sugar Cane

Zwelethu Mthethwa
2003
C Prints

A series of C-Prints on plexiglass by Zwelethu Mthethwa, focusing on the living conditions and experiences of people in post-apartheid South Africa.

Mthethwa's photography often focuses on the living conditions and experiences of people in post-apartheid South Africa. This series offers a unique perspective on individual and collective stories, capturing the complexity and resilience of human experiences.

The photograph depicts a solitary figure in a sugar cane field, his protective clothing smeared with the evidence of labor, standing resolute amidst the towering canes that define both his environment and livelihood.
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A laborer sits confidently atop a pile of harvested sugar cane, his work-worn clothes and hat speaking to the enduring human spirit amidst the expansive fields that bear the fruit of his toil.
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In the image, a cane worker stands amidst tall sugar cane, his protective gear and firm grip on a stalk underscoring the physicality of his toil within the lush landscape.
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The photograph depicts a figure standing assertively on a burnt sugar cane field, his attire and stance resonating with the resilience and strength required to endure the demands of agricultural work.
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The image captures a worker seated amidst a field of cut sugar cane, his weathered hands and attire bearing the marks of labor, with a humble yet poignant dignity reflected in his gaze.
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