In the eye of the beholder :: Mmegi Online

Although we live in a world where everyone has the right to freedom of speech, people still find it hard to express their opinions or beliefs publicly. But fine art is one suitable medium in which an artist could hide a message and let their true feelings be known. Mmegi Staffer, MOMPATI TLHANKANE visited the National Museum Art Gallery to interpret some of the seemingly indecipherable messages in the artworks.

The President’s Day competitions’ Arts and Crafts are back again and this time visual artists were not just out to win, but they wanted to present creative works which can shock, awe and leave an indelible mark in the minds of the viewers.

Many of these messages can often be political, moral, or based on religious fables. Some of these artworks currently displayed at the gallery show that artists have a way of having some fun while leaving their personal mark on the canvas.

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