Niqab I - Montle Moorosi - Original Monotype Print

"Niqab I" by Montle Moorosi is a striking monotype print that exemplifies the artist's use of the subtractive field of light technique. This piece, part of a series of four prints, demonstrates Moorosi's exploration of form, negative space, and religious iconography.

The subject, ostensibly a figure wearing a niqab, emerges from the void through structural marks. The artist's economical use of line and shadow suggests rather than delineates, inviting the viewer to engage deeply with the image. The high contrast between the inky blacks and the pristine white of the paper creates a tension that is palpable. This visual dichotomy might be interpreted as a commentary on the binary narratives often imposed on cultural symbols like the niqab.