Birth of a Nation comprises of a suite of ten etchings using imagery that is adapted from classical mythology to a South African context of visuality. The series is characterised by a copper matrix drawn using a drypoint needle and a variety of roulette tools to build up an immensely detailed surface. Each of the ten etchings have an edition size of 30. Prints are only available as part of a set.
‘Actaeon Dreams’, 2008, Drypoint, 47.4 x 36.5 cm
‘Ganemede’, 2008, Drypoint, 47.4 x 36.5 cm
‘Leda and the White Backed Vulture’, 2008, Drypoint, 47.4 x 36.5 cm
‘Romulus And Remus’, 2008, Drypoint, 47.4 x 36.5 cm
‘Minotaur’, 2008, Drypoint, 47.4 x 36.5 cm
‘The Rape of Africa’, 2009, Drypoint, 47.4 x 36.5 cm
‘Springbokkie Trojan’, 2010, Drypoint, 47.4 x 36.5 cm
‘Arachne and Athena’, 2010, Drypoint, 47.4 x 36.5 cm
‘Apollo And Daphne’, 2009, Drypoint, 47.4 x 36.5 cm