Ivory Park creative uses art as an expression
“Once I had joined my peers at school they thought me how to shade, draw and other basics. I kept working at it until I perfected my art."
Visual artist and musician Lungisani Siswane, from Ivory Park, aspires to challenge social preconceptions through his work.
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He was interested in soccer growing up, not realizing how gifted he is in many other areas.
He discovered and pursued his artistic talents in high school.
He used to visit the art centre and admire other people’s work not knowing that one day he will be holding the paintbrush and a pen.
“I am passionate about art as I can make a living from it. My talent inspires a whole new generation of artists. In the beginning, I didn’t pay much attention to art because I didn’t know my abilities,” said Siswana.
“Once I had joined my peers at school they thought me how to shade, draw and other basics. I kept working at it until I perfected my art,” said Siswana.
“I used to enter school competitions knowing I can’t draw. I would lose and get motivated to do more.
“In Grade 12 and the year after matric I used to mentor other learners at school to share my knowledge and skills,” he said.
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Amongst his recent paintings are that of Sbusiso ‘Dj Sbu’ Leope and Nkosinathi ‘Black Coffee’ Maphumulo.
“I also believe that one day I can own a gallery where I would display all my work,” he said.
He draws inspiration from local artists such as Themba Tshabalala.
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