Art Essay on William Kentridge

The political content and the unique techniques of William Kentridge's work have propelled him into being one of South Africa's top artists. Working with what is in essence a very restrictive media, using only charcoal and a touch of blue or red pastel, he has created animations of astounding depth. A theme running through all of his work is his peculiar way of representing South Africa. He does not portray it as the very militant or oppressive place that it was for black people but he doesn't emphasize the picturesque state of living that white people enjoyed during Apartheid either. …