Last Known Location is the newest chapter in Senzeni Marasela's masterwork, Waiting For Gabane. A 120 piece series of small embroidered cloths that continues the story of Theodorah's search for...
Last Known Location is the newest chapter in Senzeni Marasela's masterwork, Waiting For Gabane. A 120 piece series of small embroidered cloths that continues the story of Theodorah's search for her husband Gebane. Now using topographical maps, Theordorah is attempting to retrace Gebane's steps in Johannesburg, She travels to Johannesburg daily, searching for him in the city centre, townships and old mine dumps.
For many African people, the transitory city of Johannesburg represents the apex of the African dream. Many men like Gebane have disappeared in Johannesburg. In the South African context, the topographical map is an indication of occupation and omission. Many parts of Johannesburg were omitted from map making. This political act denied the existence of many people that the government couldn't label and fit into a particular category.