Dance of Life III

Cassi Namoda
Dance of Life III, 2021
Oil, charcoal and  acrylic on canvas
Work: 167.6 x 121.9 cm

Bringing together charcoal acrylic and oil, Namoda's Dance of Life forms part of an ongoing series inspired by Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch. In the work, a couple can be seen in a passionate embrace, with tears gently flowing down the woman's cheek. This subject matter dovetails with several recurring themes in Namoda's work, present in her depiction of Downtown Maputo's red-light district in Mozambique, as well as paying homage to Ricardo Rangels series "Our nightly bread".