Description: To the Afrikaner in South Africa, Bloedrivier (Blood River) has weighty significance in that the Boers defeated the Zulu's at Bloedrivier after they pledged an oath to God to forever as a nation, celebrate that particular day as a day of God, should he allow them to defeat the Zulu warriors. He did and the day became an extra Sunday in the year. The Doll mother feels the pain of birth, her own blood river, and breaking the umbilical cord. She wants to break the baggage line as well and free the woman-child to be a separate and strong individual. The cross, fish and dove are Christian religious symbols, the dove also symbolising the peace after separation.

Medium: Digital

Year Created: 2009