"Cinga Samson's dreamlike tableaux are bathed in eerie light, using deep, dark pigments complemented by bright accents. His figures engage in enigmatic activities, looking on with spectral, all-white eyes."
"The title Ukuphuthelwa means 'unable to sleep' in isiXhosa, carrying no negative connotation. For Samson, sleeplessness is a state of spiritual alertness that deepens in the dark."
"Samson's work examines how painting can be 'true and honest,' questioning the nature of reality and imagination, while animals symbolize qualities and beliefs throughout art history."
"Even though the artist's scenes may seem indecipherable, there is a foundational sense of reverence and ceremony in how his figures commune in seemingly out-of-the-way places."
Cinga Samson's artwork features dreamlike scenes illuminated by eerie light, using deep pigments and bright accents. His figures, with spectral eyes, engage in enigmatic activities amidst nature. The exhibition titled Ukuphuthelwa, meaning 'unable to sleep' in isiXhosa, presents sleeplessness as a state of spiritual alertness. Samson's work examines the nature of consciousness and the symbolism of animals in art history. His compositions evoke curiosity and reverence, inviting viewers to explore deeper meanings within seemingly indecipherable scenes.
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