Naledi Mosifana’s Memeza- A Crown of Resilience

Published 02 May 2024 in The Viewing Room Art Gallery

In a captivating black and white photograph, the raw emotion of liberation echoes through the piercing scream of a woman, crowned with a striking juxtaposition of zips and flowers. Her anguished expression transcends the confines of the frame, resonating with an intensity that speaks to the depths of human experience. The crown she wears, a fusion of industrial zips and blossoms, embodies the dichotomy of strength and vulnerability, resilience, and fragility.


Each zip symbolizes the barriers she has broken through, the obstacles overcome on her journey toward empowerment and self-realization. Yet, intertwined with these symbols of strength are the tender blooms of flowers, delicate and ephemeral, representing the beauty found amidst adversity.

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