Strauss & co - WWF Art Auction

34 Zinhle co m m e n t ‘I aim to capture the spirit of each subject when I work. Magnified as they are, each of my subjects becomes a monument to vibrancy and the rapidly evolving environment of South Africa.’ NOT E S Velaphi Mzimba´s colourful paintings reflect the vibrancy of South Africa´s black townships. His paintings have an infectious optimism that warms all viewers. This richness of spirit combined with an extraordinary technical virtuosity has no doubt led to the success that he has experienced over the last few years. 12 George Velaphi MZIMBA south african 1959– Zinhle signed and dated 2013; signed, dated 2013 and inscribed with the title on the reverse acrylic on canvas 100 by 90 cm R70 000–90 000