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Madiba’s Freedom Smile

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I have seen this magnificent image of Nelson Mandela up close and it truly is iconic.

Created by Port Elizabeth artist, Don Bell, it is a gigantic 1900 x 1300 centimetres in size and depicts Madiba with his famous paisley shirt.

Background elements depict the early Khoi San & Xhosa heritage of the indigenous people of the Eastern Cape, Nelson’s birthplace.

In addition there are the mountain ranges, indigenous Aloe plant, rock paintings, young warrior initiation and the cultural rural villages along with traditional elders and the East Cape coastline – all are ghosted in Mandela’s past through the mud plaster technique of the background. the image is framed with a purpose designed frame in indigenous hardwood, metal and copper.

Click here – NELSON MANDELA – MADIBA’S FREEDOM SMILE – to find out more.

Nelson Mandela - Madiba's Freedom Smile
Nelson Mandela – Madiba’s Freedom Smile
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Alan Straton

Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.