Namibian Artist John Muafangejo, who trained at Rorke's Drift Art and Craft Centre by Lillian Gray

Muafangejo is considered one of his generation's most important visual artists and Namibia’s most famous artist. He is often thought of as a South African artist. However, he is, in fact, a Namibian. People tend to think of him as South African because he is best known for studying at the Rorke’s Drift Art and Craft Centre in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. This video is an overview of this remarkable artist’s trailblazing award-winning and trend-setting career.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:27 Zeitgeist
3:23 Rorke's Drift art and craft center
4:48 Linocut
6:42 Returns to Namibia
8:05 His death
8:30 Characteristics of his work
8:32 Expressive and Stylized
9:24 Shallow depth of field
9:37 Narrative
10:21 Use of text
11:27 Use of Colour
12:18 Linocut processs
13:55 Subject Matter of his artworks
14:14 Tribal Life
15:05 Church Life
15:45 Social conditions
16:02 Local Historical events
17:44 Personal experiences
18:14 Traveling
19:07 Animals
19:26 Three Artworks you should know
19:37 Kuanyama Wedding 1972
21:29 New Archbishop Desmond Tutu enthroned 1986
23:05 Judas Iscariot betrayed our Lord Jesus for R3.00 Linocut 1973
25:05 Conclusion

[@LillianGrayArt]

It took forever to find photos of the Ovambo tribe and depict them with integrity. I never knew their primary colour was fuchsia pink. They even dye the springbuck skins pink. I hope I did them justice. It was wonderful to travel and learn more about Namibia while honouring Muafangejo.

[@adellejansenvanrensburg9373]

Wow Lillian. You are truly honoring this amazing artist in such a unique way. You are a fantastic storyteller.

[@LillianGrayArt]

Thank you. I hope your students are inspired.

[@grizeldaliebenberg1157]

Love this video and thank you for sharing this information and the incredible history of this celebrated artist. I really like his art and his style.

[@LillianGrayArt]

Thank you Grizz

[@abiodunslymon9862]

I really enjoy and learn from this, most importantly Lillian voice is awesome, thank you for sharing this with us 🙏🏼🎨🖌️ #lilliangrayart

[@LillianGrayArt]

Thank you

[@jemmasander7976]

Wow! This was very interesting. I really enjoyed learning more about him. Can’t wait for more to come👏🏻

[@LillianGrayArt]

Thank you Jemma

[@jayrichardson1059]

Wonderful Video Lillian. Very informative

[@LillianGrayArt]

Thank you. I hope your students enjoy it.

[@hermes537]

I found a print of his in Cape Town today!