"Struggles of the heart"

• Who is the artist of the work titled "Struggles of the heart"?

  Churchill Madikida
• What year was "Struggles of the heart" created?

  2003
• What style is "Struggles of the heart" categorized under?

  Conceptual
• What medium is used in "Struggles of the heart"?

  Video
• What does Madikida investigate in his work?

  His identity as a Xhosa
• What does the act of eating or regurgitating maize porridge symbolize in the work?

  It symbolizes initiation and circumcision in Xhosa tradition
• How does the video "Struggles of the heart" begin?

  With sound and the click of the tongue
• What does the white covered face of the artist represent?

  It refers to the spiritual realm and purity
• What does the consumption and regurgitation of porridge reflect about the artist's feelings towards traditions?

  It reflects his rejection of certain aspects of these rituals
• What does the porridge symbolize in Madikida's work?

  It symbolizes cultural tradition
• What ongoing debate does Madikida's work refer to?

  The debate about identity and culture in the new South Africa
• How does Madikida's work address the consequences of accepting or rejecting traditions?

  It explores both physical and spiritual consequences
• What is the significance of the eyes being pressed tightly closed in concentration during the video?

  It indicates the artist's intense focus on the act of consumption
• What does the term "mielie porridge" refer to in the context of the work?

  It refers to the staple food of many black people
• How does the act of slurping the porridge contribute to the overall message of the work?

  It emphasizes the struggle and discomfort associated with cultural expectations
• What does the term "pap" refer to in the context of the video?

  It refers to maize porridge
• What does the artist's dislike towards stereotypical images of traditional cultural practices suggest?

  It suggests a critique of how culture is represented in society
• How does the video work challenge traditional views of initiation rituals?

  By showing the discomfort and rejection of these rituals
• What does the phrase "force-feed into him" imply about Madikida's experience with tradition?

  It implies a lack of choice and autonomy in accepting traditions
• What is the overall theme of "Struggles of the heart"?

  The theme revolves around identity, culture, and the complexities of tradition