Trauma & Identity is the latest group exhibition by the NJE Collective at Gallery One11, focusing on its womxn members and the themes inherent in their practice prompted by current realities prevailing in Namibia at socioeconomic, political and cultural levels.
All participating artists address contentious issues based on personal and political experiences – including cultural and gender identity, belonging, nationhood and recognition. This exhibition encapsulates the diversity and complexity of individual and collective narratives as witnessed through the lens of each artist.
The members of NJE Collective work independently, are largely un-mainstreamed in the Namibian art space and actively seek opportunities to further and validate their work. ‘Trauma & Identity’ features the works by six of its womxn artists – Jo Rogge, Masiyaleti Mbewe, Tuli Mekondjo, Silke Berens, Tangeni Kauzuu and Hildegard Titus.
The NJE Collective works under their own management, towards shared aims. It is also a crucial mechanism for mentoring, support and shared resources in a peer-to-peer format. Membership is fluid and new members may be included on a project to project basis. Members meet individually and as a group to discuss their creative practice, topics of common interest and potential collaboration.
What: Trauma and Identity
Where and when: Gallery One11, 111 Loop Street, Cape Town from 12 to 28 April 2018
Visit: Gallery One11
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