Strauss & co - Bag Factory Picnic Blanket Fundraiser May 2015

Thonton·sworkfocusesonthefragilityoflife andespecialythefragilityoftheinnocenceof childhood.In the DRC children are often blamed forthe bad luckoftheirparents, resulting ina large numberofthem being chasedfromthehomeandlivingonthestreet. Hisworkiscreatedusingaveryspecificbean fromtheDRCthathegroundsintoapowderto createthedistinctivebrowncolourfoundinhis work.Heoftentakestotheworkwithwater pistol orleavesitintherain,alowingthewater to destroythe piece,giving ita transient feeling. ThontonKabeya Life'Shoppingmade' Walnutpowderandcolageon Canvas 74cmx67cm 2015 Reserve:R15000