Catalogue - February 2025
Return to CataloguesVIEW THE FULL CATALOGUEMANDLA MBOTHWEARTIST STATEMENT In commemoration and remembrance of SS Mendi and South African NativeLabour Corps Supported by Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, uct’sCentre for Theatre, Dance and Performance Study.
READ MORE LAURA STÖCKLARTIST STATEMENT I am a German-Luxembourgish artist based in Amsterdam, exploring the intersection of fashion, color, and storytelling. With a background in high-end fashion design—having worked with brands like Louis Vuitton and Karl Lagerfeld—my artistic approach is deeply rooted in craftsmanship, luxury, and narrative. As a synesthete, I experience a blending of senses, where sounds, […]
READ MORE Frank MalabaARTIST STATEMENT When I think about the space we occupy as humanity, I see a world filled with a culture of ritualistic behavior at any given moment. By rituals, I mean not only ceremonial practices but also the everyday acts we perform out of habit or necessity—actions that, over time, become reflections of our identity […]
READ MORE Rob Keithconcieved and conceptualised by Mandla Mbothwe ARTIST STATEMENT Sibebanye no SS Mendi” Rob’s craft in fashioning surreal photographic moodscapes and Mandla’s unique ability to create worlds that transform dreams into live performance form a powerful synergy—a collaboration that pushes both their chosen forms toward new and unpredictable testing grounds of ideas and energies. Their stories […]
READ MORE ESMELINDA VISSERARTIST STATEMENT Through my work, I seek to challenge the silence that enables patriarchy to persist and to inspire meaningful social change. My portraits of women celebrate diverse cultures, highlighting their shared experiences under patriarchal systems. Initially, I focused on anonymous women, but as my work evolved—particularly after the tragic case of Rebecca Cheptege, who […]
READ MORE ORY KATALAYIARTIST STATEMENT Suits and Ties This story sparked a global social movement in which servants began dressing like their masters, embracing unique styles and fashion to challenge colonial superiority. From this emerged Les Sapeurs, a powerful political symbol and ideology that continues to resonate worldwide. Art and fashion share a deep connection. Artistic expression extends […]
READ MORE DION CUPIDOARTIST STATEMENT “With this show, I explored painting in a more impulsive way, focusing less on the image itself and more on the concept of painting and my narrative. My narrative has always been, and continues to be, a reflection of the impact your environment has on you. With each portrait, I aimed to reach […]
READ MORE Buhle NkalasheCape Town-based artist Buhle Nkalashe has always been interested in his African cultural heritage, the visual elements associated with it, and how it is evolving in response to a developing and changing world.
READ MORE That's AshMy name is Ashley Algeria Ferreira otherwise known as That’s Ash, born & raised in the East of Johannesburg, I now call Cape Town my home.
READ MORE JOOJA Capetonian Guinness World Record holding artist that works in a unique medium & loves film, reading & art history. JooJ paints, cuts & folds thousands of Origami Butterflies & gluesthem to perspex to tell his story.
READ MORE NUSENU P MAWULIARTIST BIOGRAPHY Nusenu Prince Mawuli, a Ghanaian artist born in 1987, is recognized for his unique artistic vision. He pursued tertiary education in arts, textile design, and technology in Ghana. In 2012, a move to South Africa marked the beginning of an artistic exploration that blends painting with textile collage to create captivating works on […]
READ MORE BRUIN FESKENSnothing is permanentnothing is finishednothing is perfectI show beauty without a face.Something away from lust, an expression of the moment.I believe in our strength, and that we are capable of more.To free the mind and let the body create.That a part of beauty is honesty.Free from the bondage of restrictions.True creativity in a grainy silence.Creating […]
READ MORE SIMONE MARIE FARAHSimone’s work presents realities that imply a deeper evaluation of the human experience. As an artist, she is intrigued by the interplay of spiritual and cultural traditions and how they can be conveyed through abstract expression.
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