Renowned Zimbabwean photographer Tamary Kudita, is currently showcasing some of her work at South Africa’s Melrose Gallery as part of a special exhibition for women’s month. According to Kudita her four featured pieces: Liberty 1980, Vessel, The Gathering and Lotus, attempt to convey a truthful narrative and demonstrate how she engages with issues of invisibility and re-contextualization to subvert preconceived ideas of black personhood.
I’m honored to be showcasing alongside a phenomenal group of female artists in an exhibition curated by Ruzy Rusike in celebration of Women’s month. ‘Quiet as it’s kept’ officially launched two weeks ago. It will be running until the 27th of August at The Melrose Gallery.
The photographer also says that in a world filled with limited facts it is important to acknowledge that the things we own—the clothes we wear, the objects on our tables, the furniture in our homes—tell stories about who we are, what we value, and where we come from.
The group exhibition titled “Quiet as it’s kept” is curated by Ruzy Rusike. She described it as being more than art but a path to better human understanding.
Quiet as it’s kept is not simply an exhibition of art; it is a bridge towards an inclusive and alternate exploration into understanding the human condition. Catapulting us into the unknown forms of expression thus tapping into reality.
The Melrose Gallery is a leading Pan African Contemporary space. It is located in Johannesburg at the Melrose Arch. The gallery represents established and emerging artists whose voices speak to issues of significance to the Continent of Africa on a global basis.
The gallery is passionate about ensuring that the elders who have made a valuable contribution to African Contemporary Art are recognized and that their important voices continue to be heard. Their stable includes iconic names of the likes of Dr Esther Mahlangu, Professor Pitika Ntuli, Mam Noria Mabasa, Dr Willie Bester, Paul Weinberg, Arlene Amaler-Raviv and Regi Bardavid.
