Erotica 

Walter Battiss created this drawing, titled 'Erotica', with ink on paper. Battiss was a white South African artist who is known for his depictions of sexuality and the human figure. 'Erotica' presents a vision of bodies in a state of freedom, particularly relevant considering South Africa's history of apartheid. Battiss created a mythical world called "Fook Island" as a space where his imagination could run free from the racial segregation and social repression of his home country. The figures in the drawing are rendered with a light and playful touch, capturing movement and vitality. Battiss once said, "I am an artist, therefore I am free," reflecting his belief in art as a means of transcending the limitations imposed by society. The artwork invites viewers to consider the role of imagination and creativity as forms of resistance, while also thinking about the complexities of freedom and representation in a politically charged environment.