The Love is Approaching 1974

"The Love is Approaching" is a 1974 woodcut by Namibian artist John Muafangejo. The bold black and white print depicts a stylized scene of a couple sitting amongst stylized foliage. The work is characteristic of Muafangejo's distinctive style, which combines traditional Namibian imagery with modern graphic techniques. The simplicity of the forms and the use of stark contrasts create a powerful and evocative image, exploring themes of love and the potential dangers of overindulgence. Muafangejo, a prominent figure in the development of African printmaking, produced works that addressed social and political issues, often through the lens of everyday life.