Simphiwe Ndzube's 2020 screenprinted work In the Silence of the Drum employs ten colors with three special effects including zinc, solar gold, and magenta metallic inks. The sophisticated layering technique creates visual interest through metallic and reflective qualities on specific compositional elements. The title evokes musicality, spirituality, or contemplative states. This work represents advanced contemporary printmaking with conceptual and technical mastery.