Orange Farm 1974

"Orange Farm" is a 1974 woodcut by the Namibian artist John Muafangejo, known for his powerful depictions of the lives of Black Namibians under apartheid. The work showcases Muafangejo's signature style - bold black lines and stark white spaces, creating a dramatic and expressive visual language. It depicts a scene from a Namibian orange farm, with workers picking fruit, and a group of people gathered in the foreground. The composition is divided into three distinct sections, reflecting the complex social and political landscape of Namibia at the time. Muafangejo's art often explores themes of labor, poverty, and the struggle for freedom, making his work a poignant testament to the human condition.