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John Muafangejo
John Muafangejo: A Voice of Kwanyama Through Woodcut Prints John Ndevasia Muafangejo (born 5 October 1943 in Etunda lo Nghadi, Angola; died 27 November 1987 in Katutura township, Windhoek) was a Namibian artist who achieved international acclaim as a maker of woodcut prints. His distinctive style combined meticulous detail with bold compositional choices, reflecting the traditions and spirit of his Kwanyama heritage. Muafangejo’s arti…
The Lifeline
Scroll through John Muafangejo's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups John Muafangejo's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
