Lungiswa Gqunta
Lungiswa Gqunta: Sculptor of Colonial Ghosts
Lungiswa Gqunta (born 1990) is a South African sculptor and visual artist whose work explores the complexities of the colonial landscape and the spatial legacies left in its wake. From the beginning of the 21st century to the present day, Gquंता has gained international recognition for her provocative installations and her commitment to addressing important social issues such as systemic ine
quality and institutional violence. Her unique approach utilizes found materials – empty beer bottles, gasoline, torn bedsheets, and used wooden bed frames – to create designs that challenge traditional sculptural art conventions and offer a critical vision of contemporary African history.
Early Education: Gqunta studied at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Cape Town, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in 2012 and subse…
