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Allina Ndebele is a super-talented weaver who creates tapestries that capture the traditions and stories of the Zulu tribe. It's truly remarkable how she managed to become a respected artist, despite facing many challenges. She grew up in a traditional rural setting, where unfair rules from the time of Colonialism and Apartheid held her back. Plus, she had to deal with poverty. But guess what? Allina didn't let any of that stop her!
Today, she is celebrated and honoured for her unique style and storytelling in her tapestries. She's one of the most famous female artists to come out of Rorke's Drift Art and Craft Centre in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.
In this video, I'll take you through Allina's biography, discuss her weaving process, and talk about seven characteristics of her tapestries. And to top it off, I'll dive deep into two of her most famous works: "The Tree of Life” and "Nqamatshe and his muti magics."
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:28 Biography against all odds
06:43 Building a traditional home
08:41 Recognitions, exhibitions and awards
09:08 Allina’s Weaving Process
11:00 7 Characteristics of her work
11:04 Traditional Storytelling
13:41 The ordered Homestead
16:07 Water
19:38 Shells
21:32 Use of Pattern & Repetition
23:46 Use of Colour
25:03 Central Composition & shallow depth of field
26:08 Two Tapestries you should know by artist Allina Ndebele
26:13 Nqamatshe and his muti magics
29:03 The Tree of Life / Isihlahla Sempilo
33:49 Conclusion
Resources
Allina Ndebele: Weaver-designer. 1985. Exhibition catalogue for ‘Tapestries by Allina Ndebele’, 6 November-6 December 1985. Pretoria: Pretoria Art Museum.
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Hobbs, P. and N. Leibhammer. 2004. Allina Ndebele and the increasing picture. In Veterans of KwaZulu-Natal, ed. J. Addleson. [CD Rom]. Durban: Durban Art Gallery.
Hobbs, P. and N. Leibhammer. 2011. Water and space: Unravelling meaning in the weavings of Allina Ndebele. de arte 83:5-20.
Hobbs, P. and E. Rankin. 2003. Rorke’s Drift: Empowering prints. Cape Town: Double Storey Books.
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Tree of Life. 1965. Isihlahla Sempilo 1(September/ October):1. Philippa Hobbs files, Johannesburg.
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