TAXI 012 Sandile Zulu
TAXI 011 Willem Boshoff
TAXI 010 Deborah Bell
TAXI 009 Pat Mautloa
TAXI 008 Steven Cohen
TAXI 007 Noria Mabasa
TAXI 006 David Koloane
TAXI 005 Lien Botha
TAXI 004 Santu Mofokeng
TAXI 003 Jeremy Wafer
TAXI 002 Samson Mudzunga
TAXI 001 Jo Ractliffe Through the Looking Glass : Representations of Self by South African Women Artists
Through the Looking Glass originated in an art exhibition. When approached to suggest visual arts events that might form part of the Centenary celebrations at Rhodes University in 2004, the author proposed a travelling exhibition that would begin its run at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the major annual arts festival in South Africa. If the year 2004 would have particular significance for Rhodes University and thus for the city of Grahamstown as a whole, it would also mark the thirtieth birthday of the Festival as well as celebrating ten years of democracy in South Africa.
For the exhibition, Brenda Schmahmann proposed a theme with rich and exciting possibilities that had not yet featured in prior shows - representations of self by South African women artists. This topic not only provided a forum for showing works by women artists from a variety of backgrounds, but it also allowed for an exploration of important issues about representation and gender.
As the author's research progressed, it became clear that the theme warranted more extensive investigation than would be possible via an exhibition catalogue. Also, she wanted the contents of this research to reach audiences other than those able to see the exhibition. In 2003, she explored these ideas with David Krut who was looking to expand his publishing in new directions. The result of their discussion was Through the Looking Glass - a book that is envisaged as the first of a new series of publications that develop key topics on South African art and make them accessible to local as well as overseas readers.
Body Maps :
The Body Maps draw us into a direct dialogue with South Africa 's epidemic HIV/AIDS problem. We are invited to identify with individual women on a highly personal, emotive basis. But these are ultimately images of hope and beauty that are also used as qualitative research tools as well as instruments for narrative therapy and treatment literacy programmes.
Initiated through a community outreach program by the University of Cape Town and Médecins Sans Frontières.
Long Life - Positive HIV Stories
A collaborative book based on the Body Maps and on the accompanying stories they illustrate, profiles the lifes of the Bambanani Woman group.
With the participation of the women who authored the art and the related stories, limited edition prints of the Body Maps are for sale with proceeds allocated to HIV/AIDS organizations in South Africa. There is also a traveling exhibition of the Body Maps available for rental.
Contact David Krut Publishing for more information or to order any TAXI publications.