Acrylic on paper

Signed in pencil

A unique work

This work is framed

The word I-babalazi is a Zulu word meaning "drunk". It is the origin of the Afrikaans word babalas which also means "drunk" or "hungover". 

'In September 1992 John Hoyland  spent two weeks working at the Thupelo Workshops, 35 miles outside Johannesburg, South Africa. Initially uneasy about working in a country then in the process of transitioning out of the racist Apartheid system, he waited until he received "clear affirmation from the ANC  [Nelson Mandela's African National Congress party] that they would like me to visit." He produced ten paintings during the fortnight, including Red Root, 1992. A number of subsequent paintings included 'Thupelo' in their title, as well as a print and a ceramic sculpture.' - John Hoyland Studio

This work was likely produced during Hoyland'd stay in South Africa, or made in the immediate weeks after he returned home. 

Image and paper size: 765 x 1020 mm

Frame size: 845 x 1095 mm

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