Art Essay on Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander is one of the most profound artists in South Africa. This might be because of her volition to not comment on her works but rather leave their meanings up to the viewer to decipher. By doing this she creates a profound mystery around her works. Although I believe that most of her works are politically based, I think that there's probably some kind of personal undertone to her pieces too. Predominantly a sculptor, …

…figure that created uneasiness, in The butcher Boys it was the minor, in comparison to Untitled, disfigurement of human forms that chills the viewers spine and in Bom boys, it is the harsh reality of contemporary society that frightens us. The variety of political issues and the way with which she presents them is outstanding. Jane Alexander has truly created extremely powerful and shocking political work that has brought her the international recognition she deserves.