"Leaping Fish"

• Who created the sculpture titled "Leaping Fish"?

  Jackson Hlungwani
• In which decade was "Leaping Fish" created?

  1980s
• What style characterizes Jackson Hlungwani's work?

  Stylised
• What is the medium used for the "Leaping Fish" sculpture?

  Wood
• What does the sculpture "Leaping Fish" depict?

  A leaping fish
• How did Hlungwani achieve the curving shape of the fish in his sculpture?

  By using the natural shape of the wood
• What visual effect does the grain of the wood contribute to in the sculpture?

  Fluidity associated with fish
• How many fish sculptures did Hlungwani create in his lifetime?

  22
• What does the fish symbolize in Christianity according to the text?

  It represents the Greek word Ichtus, an acronym for "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Saviour"
• What ritual does the fish symbol refer to in the context of baptism?

  Immersion or submersion in water
• How does Hlungwani uniquely interpret the significance of fish?

  As representations of peace and calm
• What does Hlungwani suggest about adapting to change in South Africa with his comment on fish?

  “In the new country we must learn to swim like fish”
• What are the formal art elements present in Hlungwani's "Leaping Fish" sculpture?

  • Expressive style
  • Energy evoked by the title
  • Depiction of gliding movement with a forked tail
  • Rectangular fins with deeply carved texture
  • Human-like face with a smiling mouth
  • Smooth texture from sanding
  • Simplified representation of scales
• How does the tail of the fish contribute to the sculpture's overall effect?

  It adds to the feeling of movement
• How are the fins on the sides of the fish characterized in the sculpture?

  They are rectangular with deeply carved texture
• What is the appearance of the fins on the back and underneath the body of the fish?

  They look sleeker and are carved close to the body
• How is the face of the fish depicted in the sculpture?

  It has a human feel with a smiling mouth and upward-gazing eyes
• What technique is used to create the texture of the fish's surface?

  The surface has been sanded for a smooth texture
• How are the scales represented on the fish in the sculpture?

  As small marks that are evenly spread over the body