William Kentridge – ‘Head’
William Kentridge’s drypoint print depicts a tilted head.
This acclaimed artist is internationally known for his films, drawings and theatre productions. He was born in Johannesburg in April 1955 where he still lives. He studied at the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as the Johannesburg Art Foundation, where he also taught etching for two years. His passion for the theatre prompted him to study mime at the École Jacques Lecoq in Paris. He has subsequently worked extensively in theatre as an actor, designer, and director and was a founding member of the Junction Avenue Theatre Company.