South African artist unveils Nelson Mandela-inspired work

Mar 8, 2017

South African artist unveils Nelson Mandela-inspired work

Matt Bracken 0 Comment The Baltimore Sun art, Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, recently opened her exhibition in Johannesburg at the Melrose Gallery, where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu.

: South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, sweeps the floor of her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, sweeps the floor of her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, poses at her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, poses at her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: This photo taken on March 6, 2017 at the home of South African artist Esther Mahlangu in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, shows a framed photograph of Mahlangu shaking hands with former South African president Thabo Mbeki. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, poses at her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, poses at her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, gestures at her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, read a biography of work at her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: A student of South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, paints a design in her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: A student of South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, paints a design in her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, poses at her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: South African artist Esther Mahlangu, 81, paints at her home in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga on March 6, 2017. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

: This photo taken on March 6, 2017 at the home of South African artist Esther Mahlangu in Mabhoko Village, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, shows the rings and ankle-wear common to Ndebele women. Mahlangu recently opened her exhibition at the Melrose Gallery where her series of artwork inspired by Nelson Mandela was unveiled on March 1. The artist has produced six paintings reproduced from drawings created by Mandela in her signature Ndebele style. The exhibition will include previous work by Mahlangu. (GULSHAN KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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