This work depicts the lighthouse which warned passing ships of the dangers of Robben Island’s treacherous shores. Set against the vast expanse of the blue sky, the lighthouse serves as a contradictory symbol. Although it protected distant sailors, it also served as a tool of oppression that emphasised the impenetrability of the island. The sparse lines used to depict the flat landscape and surrounding buildings emphasise the authority attributed to the lighthouse as both a guiding light and symbol of isolation.
