Sophie Leisurely riding a bicycle

Dimensions

35cm x 50cm 

Year

2024

Sophie, a sculptural figure, serves as an alter-ego for Sibande, exploring the black female body, post-colonial and post-apartheid South Africa, and the liminal space. Modeled after the artist herself and her family history, Sophie symbolically represents femininity, blackness, labor, and marginalized communities. She bridges the gap between history and modern life.