03/09/2026
Dreamlike, mysterious, and quietly unsettling—these prints by Simphiwe Ndzube invite us into a world where folklore, memory, and imagination merge.
Known internationally for his vibrant mixed-media paintings and sculptures, Ndzube often builds characters that feel part human, part spirit, and part myth. In these early etchings, that same language emerges in monochrome—figures that appear both vulnerable and powerful, suspended somewhere between the real and the surreal.
In The Gravedigger, a solitary figure sits in contemplation, framed by sweeping horn-like forms that curve around the body like a protective or ominous presence. Nearby, a second work presents a wandering rider astride an uncanny animal, a scene that feels lifted from a dream or folktale, where identities blur and transformation seems possible.
Across both works, Ndzube explores themes that continue to define his practice: migration, storytelling, and the imaginative spaces people create to navigate history and identity.
See these limited edition printers proofs in person at Christopher John Gallery. Email or call to book a private viewing appointment.
