The Reserve Bank of Corruption - SOLD
Richard Mudariki (b 1985)
The Reserve Bank of Corruption - 2013
Acrylic on canvas (diptych)
80 x 80 cm (2)
Signed and dated bottom right
Sold - 2014
When public resources are redirected to enrich individuals through bribery and corruption, the funds meant to benefit and uplift the citizenry are lost. Some of this corruption is institutionalized through political connections, improper favouritism and personal relationships. Emperors, kings and presidents still become excessively wealthy overnight, and their greed consumes them. This painting comments on the issue of corruption, and how the rich become richer while the poor continue to suffer. For every Dollar/Rand stolen from the fiscus, more citizens are deprived of having a better life for all. Will transparency and anti-corruption organisations be able to turn the tables?