Notes

"The ancient Greek saying, 'Know Thyself' seemed to be an apt title for this sculpture which is based on my self-examination iconography that has evolved over many years and appears in numerous works. These quotations best elicit the notions that I am attempting to evoke."

We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. -- Anais Nin
The most common sort of lie is the one uttered to one's self. -- Nietzsche
The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool. -- William Shakespeare
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. -- Confucius

Exhibited

CIRCA Gallery, Johannesburg, Norman Catherine: Incognito, 1 August – 5 October 2013

Literature

Norman Catherine: Incognito Exhibition Catalogue (2013) Johannesburg: CIRCA Gallery. Illustrated in colour on the frontis page and pages 10–13.