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MCMXCIV, Lost & Found

Acrylic and Aerosol on canvas

120 x 110 cm

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Category: Product ID: 25360

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    Description

    “I based this artwork on the archived photo of a younger Nelson Mandela busy burning his “”Dompas”” ( pass-papers / identification papers)
    The artwork poses a multitude of questions that the viewer can reflect on
    Is it the ruins of freedom he is inspecting, or the building blocks?
    Is he replacing the M or inspecting the M?
    Is the M hinting at Capitalism or hinting at economic freedom?
    Did freedom have a price attached?
    The KAPOW hints at a knockout punch,..was oppression knocked out, was injustice knocked out, or was a nation’s hopes knocked out?

    MCMXCIV (1994)is long gone, how far have we come, how free are we really, how much more inspection must still be done, how much change must still happen?

    Fadiel Hermans

    Fadiel Hermans

    Fadiel Hermans, born in 1971 in Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap, draws on vivid childhood memories and his surroundings to create art that reflects his experiences. His works capture colour, light, and emotion, shaped by his unique perspective.

    Supported from a young age by his parents, Hermans’ passion for painting grew, leading him to pursue a career as a full-time artist despite no formal fine art training. His brief experience in graphic design and printing informed his style, which blends oils and spray paint to create bold, narrative-driven pieces.

    Based at Salt River Art Studio, Hermans’ work fuses street art, pop art, and graphic design, often with satirical undertones. His storytelling approach invites multiple interpretations, and curators selected him for limited-edition diasec artworks at The Artists Gallery in Cape Town, often accompanied by storyboards inspired by his life.

    In 2025, he attended a 2-month Artist Residency in Leipzig, Germany, marking a key milestone in his artistic journey.

    Fadiel Hermans is represented locally by The Artists Gallery in Cape Town.

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