{"product_id":"john-muafangejo-butterfly-print-fabric-south-africa-matter-collection-155000","title":"Abstract Pink and Purple Print Fabric South Africa 38x34 MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"42e53357-8f1f-484f-8212-cc4aa0f61f7b\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"42e53357-8f1f-484f-8212-cc4aa0f61f7b\" data-turn-id-container=\"42e53357-8f1f-484f-8212-cc4aa0f61f7b\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-11\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:7cd2802c-eeac-45e4-b608-b6546c4b5bcd-10\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:7cd2802c-eeac-45e4-b608-b6546c4b5bcd-10\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:7cd2802c-eeac-45e4-b608-b6546c4b5bcd-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6ee607fc-4bcd-499e-b8a0-6d5e88f44521\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"583\"\u003eColorful fabric print associated with \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Muafangejo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, produced through the renowned \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRorke's Drift Art and Craft Centre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in South Africa. While Muafangejo is best known for his bold black-and-white linocuts and narrative prints, this piece stands apart from much of his more familiar work through its vibrant use of color and decorative, nature-inspired imagery, possibly depicting butterflies or stylized insect forms. The design is attributed to Muafangejo and may have been printed or produced collaboratively through the workshop setting at Rorke’s Drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eMuafangejo was one of the most influential Southern African printmakers of the 20th century, admired for his expressive compositions, storytelling approach, and deeply personal artistic style. His works often explored themes of spirituality, everyday life, cultural identity, and the natural world. Pieces created at Rorke’s Drift reflect the experimental and collaborative artistic environment of the center, which became internationally recognized for innovative printmaking and textile arts during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1341\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis print offers a unique and visually striking variation from Muafangejo’s more commonly encountered monochromatic works, making it an especially interesting example for collectors of African art, textiles, and modern printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. 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