New acquisitions

We are thrilled to welcome in the collection, two pieces from remarkable artists:

‘Hurongwa’ by Wallen Mapondera (b. 1985, Zimbabwe)
Wallen Mapondera is known for his sculptural compositions crafted from reclaimed materials such as cardboard, leather, and plant fibers. Hurongwa—meaning "structure" or "system" in Shona—is a reflection on the invisible networks that shape our societies: social organizations, informal economies, and interpersonal relationships.

Using meticulous weaving and assemblage techniques, Mapondera creates a sensitive, geometric yet organic cartography where every fold and fragment preserves memory. His practice, rooted in an aesthetic of repair, questions how communities resist, adapt, and transform constraints into visual language.

‘Held Between Us’ by Martine Jackson (b. 1979, South Africa)
Martine Jackson graduated from Michaelis School of Fine Arts in 2000 and previously taught at the Barbara Jackson School of Ceramics, founded in 1978 by her mother, one of South Africa's first female ceramic artists.

Inspired by life and the forms found in nature, Martine Jackson's ceramic sculptures celebrate the living materiality of the medium while offering a fluid sensuality.
“The awareness of feminine and maternal energy is very present in my creations. My works are strongly inspired by the wonders of creation found in the natural world as well as by the curves and undulations of a woman's body.”