An exhibition by renowned Namibian printmaker Joseph Madisia opened at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre’s gallery on Thursday.
The exhibition comprises his recent artwork of printed cardboard.
Madisia’s work is inspired mainly by an inner creative energy to achieve unity and reconciliation, and reshape black identity after apartheid. He states that his artwork made significant contributions to reclaiming Namibian culture which extended the accomplishments of his predecessor, the late John Muafangejo.
Madisia believes in the humanitarian and spiritual power of art to evoke social change. This exhibition also gives an opportunity to all Namibians interested in art the opportunity to know and appreciate an artist who comes from other towns, and belongs to the rich cultural wealth and traditions of this wonderful continent.
For Madisia, the benefits of cardboard printmaking are just too many to ignore. “We were made to believe and adopt the westernised ways that these materials such as canvas are better than cardboard. But I want that to change so that artists are aware that they could actually get the best out of cardboard, a far cheaper material,” he noted.
A walkthrough of the exhibition with the artist will take place on Wednesday at 18h00.
It will close on Thursday.