Since 2007, Jo Ratcliffe’s photography has focused has focused on the aftermath of the South African Border War (1966 to 1989). While shooting in Angola, the acclaied photographer became curious about whether traces of the war could be found within South Africa’s borders.
“I was interested in exploring the idea of a milatarised landscape. But rather than spaces connected with the usual apparatus of South Africa’s military, I wanted to search out sites that were intricately connected to that war.” The results of this search is presented in her new exhibition, The Borderland, which engages with the wayghistory scars both the landscape and the psyche.
WHERE: Stevenson, Buchanan Building, 160 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
WHAT: The Borderland photography exhibition by Jo Ratcliff
WHEN: until 31 August
INFO: visit Stevenson or phone 021 462 1500
