ARTIST'S
STATEMENT
'Desmond Tutu'
(Artist's Proof, 1/1) multiple colour woodcut image, 445mm x 680mm burnished on
Fabriano
The
subject for the work is a portrait of cleric and theologian,
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu
OMSG CH GCStJ. A photograph by the South African photographer, Benny
Gool was used as a source
of reference for the woodcut image -
Two
multiples of the same image are printed next to each other, and in
two separate colours which symbolize colours in Christianity – Blue
signifies blue skies or life giving air, hope or good health. An
alternate colour for the season of advent; Red symbolizes the blood
of martyrs as well as Christ's death on the cross. It also
symbolizes fire, and the colour of the Holy Spirit.
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