Found objects into resistance

THE Human Condition, a solo exhibition by celebrated South African artist Willie Bester, is set to offers art enthusiasts a rare opportunity to engage with a powerful body of work crafted over decades, reflecting the complex social and political realities of South Africa.

- BERNELEE VOLLMER

Classified under the oppressive racial laws of the time and raised in a segregated township, Bester channelled his experiences into art that continues to speak volumes.

Known for his distinctive mixed-media approach, Bester combines oil and watercolour paints with photographs, newspaper clippings and various found objects from tins and bones to car parts, musical instruments and military paraphernalia.

LEGACY

These materials, often scavenged from local dumps and junkyards, are woven into vividly coloured artworks that tell stories beyond what is seen in broadcast media and newspapers.