One can see a group of figures who are missing certain human characteristics, such as their hands or heads. In fact, they are reminiscent of clothed mannequins. They are arranged around a hopscotch court alongside leather suitcases in various sizes and shades of brown.
Zu sehen ist eine anthrazitfarbene Skulptur, die aufgrund der dargestellten Merkmale an einen Frauenkörper erinnert, allerdings in abweichenden Proportionen.
One can see a device resembling a radio. On it, an illustration of a group of people—four in total—can be seen. The overall quality of the figures seems blurred and blends into the background.
Stari „glavni“ kolodvor – novi pečalbari, 1977 from the portfolio of graphic works "Gastarbeiter" 1975/1977
On display is an oil painting mounted in a simple, narrow wooden frame. The situation depicted looks like a snapshot taken during a train journey: In the center of the picture space, we see a dark-haired man with a mustache sitting in a carriage and looking out of the window to his right, in which his reflection can be seen. He is wearing brown leather shoes, bright blue trousers and a snow-white shirt.
This unframed oil painting shows ten people arranged in two rows of five, in the style of a group photo. They take up almost the entire surface of the picture. Their pale, almost gray skin stands in stark contrast to the dark, virtually black background, which gives no indication of the setting.
One can see an edgewise tilted work, that illustrates, ostensibly, three figures in total. Their features collide into an illustration of curved and pointed lines.
Dito Tembe, Frau an die vorderste Front, 1986/2024 (Woman on the Front Line), courtesy of the artist, photo: Axel Schneider
Dito Tembe
Artist Statement
On display is a mask whose features are reminiscent of a bird's head and emphasize those characteristics.
One can see a Mask—measuring about 1,70 meters in height—sitting on a wall. The mask’s elongated shape is equipped with features, resembling a mouth, a nose and eyelids.
One can see a painting made up of different shades, ranging from strong hues of red, to pink and a shade of blue. These collide in a field of abstract forms and traces of figuration.