Mohau Modisakeng (South African, born 1986) Untitled (Lefa bust), 2017 bronze with walnut base 76.5 x 48 x 25cm (30 1/8 x 18 7/8 x 9 13/16in). including base. Footnotes: Modisakeng was born in the South African township of Soweto, Johannesburg. His experience growing up during Apartheid is reflected and intertwined with his work. Using memory to explore different themes of history, body and place. Breaking away from the stereotype of the self-taught black South African artist, Modisakeng is a graduate of the esteemed Michaelis School of Fine Art, Cape Town. It was at Michaelis that Modisakeng was mentored by one of South Africa's most famous female artists, Jane Alexander. Known mostly for producing powerful imagery through photography and film, Alexander's influence of sculpture is nonetheless evident in the present lot. He currently lives and works between the South African cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg and has also been recently exhibited at the Performa 17 Biennial, New York 2017 and the 55th Venice Biennale in 2015 as part of the South African pavilion. This work was conceived in an edition of 10 with 2 artist's proofs. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com