Ayanda Mabulu
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Artist Ayanda Mabulu‚ the man behind several artworks depicting President Jacob Zuma in compromising positions‚ is ready to fight anyone looking to defend the statesman.
Mabulu was speaking yesterday at an exhibition at Constitution Hill‚ Johannesburg, where four of his artworks are being displayed.
One of the works had social media sites buzzing on Tuesday.
In it, Zuma is seen licking the bottom of one of the Gupta brothers‚ a naked Atul‚ in an aircraft cockpit‚ with an ANC flag hanging to the side. Through the aeroplane’s window, another aircraft can be seen approaching.
Mabulu said that his provocative artwork was intended to inspire change and remind South Africans of their democratic rights. He said the imminent crash seen in the painting depicted the state of the nation.
The piece‚ titled #Zupta State Capture‚ is the only work in the exhibition that has been cordoned off.
Mabulu said he regretted that this had to be done to protect his art from vandals.
“If it was [up to] me, I wish it [the protection] can be taken away and I’ll deal with any man trying to vandalise my thing,” Mabulu said.
“I’ll moer [beat] him right here‚ if anyone thinks he can do that‚ come now. I don’t have much biceps but I’ve got some.”
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