Esther Mahlangu, an artist-in-residence at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, used brushes made from chicken feathers to paint the two 9-by-15-foot murals, which now are part of VMFA’s permanent collection.
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South African artist leaves mark at VMFA
A renowned South African artist has put her personal touch on the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ permanent collection.