"Samson's exhibition 'Ukuphuthelwa' presents sleeplessness not as a condition to be cured, but as a state of spiritual alertness that deepens in the dark."
"The artist's quandary revolves around how to create a 'true and honest painting,' recognizing that the gulf between the painted sign and the fluid experience it gestures towards can never be closed."
"Samson's work confronts the dilemma of representation, asserting that an image can only ever be a relative symbol of what it reflects, never its equivalent."
"Using the figure of the dog, Samson illustrates how interpretations can vary, with viewers perceiving loyalty while others may see ancestral guidance, highlighting the open-ended nature of symbols."
Cinga Samson's exhibition 'Ukuphuthelwa' features new paintings that reflect on sleeplessness as a state of spiritual alertness. The works utilize a palette of near-blacks and deep blues, depicting figures, dogs, and native plant life. Samson grapples with the challenge of creating a 'true and honest painting,' acknowledging the limitations of representation. He emphasizes that images serve as relative symbols rather than equivalents of reality, inviting subjective interpretations. The exhibition runs until April 18, 2026, encouraging contemplative engagement with the art.
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