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Joshua Strydom Fine Art

Hwenyati - Print on Canvas

Hwenyati - Print on Canvas

€90,00 EUR
€90,00 EUR
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Originally from an Acrylic, charcoal, and marker painting... 

If a Buffalo hasn’t swallowed the grass it's chewing, it does not yet own that grass, as it may die before swallowing. 

Sometimes we celebrate the achievement of a goal before it has been accomplished. This behaviour may be foolish, as often unexpected events happen at the final moment. 

Do not take anything for granted. Do not celebrate too early, play to the whistle.

These buffalo have run the race, crossed the finish line, and broken the ribbon. The grass is indeed, theirs. 

 

Inspired by the Shona Tsumo: ” Huswa hwenyati ndohuri mudumbu, huri pamuromo inofa naho”

Translation: The elders said “A buffalo should consider as its own grass that has reached its stomach, the grass in its mouth is not guaranteed as it may die before swallowing.”

Interpretation: Sometimes the process to accomplish some goal seems so obvious that you can consider it done. But doing so may be foolish as it has happened time and again that something unexpected goes wrong at the last minute.
Application: Do not take anything for granted. Even those things that seem done and dusted should not be neglected until they are really accomplished and there is evidence that they are completed. Do not stop pursuing that client until they have signed the deal. The promise that they have bought in is not enough. The signature is what you need.

Do not celebrate too early. There are many examples in sport where athletes lost the medal because of relaxing in that last few metres or minutes of the race or game. Keep fighting until you cross the finish line. Don’t stop fighting until the final whistle. You do not want to cry over what could have been. Tears won’t change things at that time.

Pursue everything to its conclusion. Don’t be satisfied by anything less. Do not count your chicks before they hatch. It does not matter the conditions that prevail. Things have changed in the last minute. Don’t let that happen to you by relaxing when it matters most.


Enhanced texture and timeless beauty with our canvas print. The canvas texture enhances the image's natural look and feel, creating a truly immersive art experience.

Features:

  • We use responsibly sourced wood for stretcher bars, mainly FSC certified wood, to make our canvas prints, ensuring a long-lasting and high-quality product.
  • Our canvas print is available in two thicknesses - slim and thick - to match your preference. The slim canvas has an approximately 2cm /0.8" thick wood stretcher bar, while the thick canvas has an approximately 4cm /1.6" thick wood stretcher bar. Both variants come with hanging hardware included for easy installation.
  • We use coated fabric, a blend of cotton and polyester, for our canvas substrate. This provides a weight of approximately 300-350gsm/110-130lb cover and a thickness of 350-400 microns, giving you a sturdy and durable product.
  • Please note that colored edges are not supported. However, we assure you that our canvas print is a beautiful, high-quality product that will bring life to any space.
  • We've also included a hanging kit, which may vary depending on the country of fulfillment.
  • To ensure no damage during transportation, we ship our canvas prints in protective packaging and strong boxes.
  • Sizes may vary slightly by region. For the US and Canada, the measurement is in inches, while for the rest of the world, it is in centimeters.
  • It is printed and shipped on demand. No minimums are required.
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