uMsizi noPende opens at Springs Art Gallery
Ten young people from Ekurhuleni have their art exhibited in the gallery until April 28.
The Springs Art Gallery launched the uMsizi noPende group art exhibition last Saturday.
Ten young people from Ekurhuleni have their art exhibited in the gallery until April 28.
“The exhibition features original work, which resulted from a workshop series designed to provide professional development for local artists presented by Isthuli Sasengweni Arts & Crafts Organisation,” explained Thabo Sekoaila, curator of visual arts at the gallery.
A team of professional artists mentored the group during a skills-sharing workshop.
The exhibition will be curated by Mlamuli Zulu, a contemporary visual artist and the 2017 Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards winner.
“These youngsters are all very talented and I look forward to seeing more of them in the future.
“We also appreciate their parents who trusted us to teach them during the two-day workshop,” said Zulu.
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The workshop took place from March 2 to 4 at Emthonjeni Daycare Centre in Tsakani.
Thando Madi (23) from Alberton was the overall winner after the mentors judged the young artists’ work.
The mentors challenged them to create something that represented mind, body and soul.
Madi painted a woman breastfeeding her child.
“My mother once told me about some challenges she had with breastfeeding in public.
“For me, that speaks to women and how they can be treated negatively for attending to their children.
“It is just not right,” said Madi.
Other artists featured in the exhibition are Thamsanga Mfuphi, Mpho Monyatso, Zwelakhe Ngobese, Luvuyo Dlova, Tebogo Mokoena, Thato Montshiwagae, Lehlohonolo Dlamini, Thandiwe Kumalo and Sibusiso Mabena.
The gallery is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:00 for public viewing.
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