SIBUSISO NGWAZIARTIST STATEMENT April 2026 Come midnight, I will be out of sight. Ngwazi is a self-taught South African artist renowned for his nonfigurative paintings. His practice reflects his desire to break free from the constraints of traditional representational art and explores the limitless possibilities of abstraction. Ngwazi’s work is characterized by bold, vibrant colours and […]
READ MORE Gavin LarkinJune 2026 ARTIST STATEMENT Multidimensional Magic From figurative to complete abstract, creating and innovating fine art in multidisciplinary techniques. Much emphasis is placed on experimentation with used and new materials/mediums (mixed media), whilst alwaysstriving to be unique and original. Being on the cutting edge of modern art is where my passion lies. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY I […]
READ MORE HBUFC Trust - May 2024ARTIST STATEMENT Football is a universal language that can traverse any barrier, and when used with intention and purpose, can be a powerful and effective tool for social change and community empowerment. In Hout Bay, we use football to unite, uplift, and inspire our community. To inspire our players to be the very best that […]
READ MORE Lauren RatcliffeARTIST STATEMENT Based in the vibrant city of Cape Town, my work embodies the dynamic contrast of light and shadow, much like the diverse landscapes that surround me. Specialising in impressionist oil paintings my canvases burst with life, showcasing landscapes that evoke a sense of wonder and abstract works that challenge perception. My pieces are […]
READ MORE Aurel Okuka Mokando - May 2024ARTIST STATEMENT A journey is an adventure or a process of traveling from one place to another, often with a specific purpose or goal in mind. It can involve physical travel, such as a road trip or a backpacking expedition, but it can also refer to an inner journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Journeys […]
READ MORE Viwe MfakuARTIST STATEMENT ISINTU Origins: from the isiXhosa/isiZulu word, that describes ones “essence.” ISINTU IS AN AFRO-SCI-FI ART MOVEMENT THAT SEEKS TO RECONNECT WITH AND CELEBRATE INDIGENOUS AFRICAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS ARTIST BIOGRAPHY As a commercial artist with a renowned advertising and design background, Viwe Mfaku’s unique perspective is shaped by his close proximity to nature and […]
READ MORE Mthetho SonoARTIST STATEMENT it’s not black - the Initial title was supposed to be “I kidnapped Rothko“ . in essence escaping my traditional Instinct of expressing myself through figurative art. These are daily scenes simplified to complementary shades of what may first appear to be black. As you get closer and the light reflects differently the […]
READ MORE Laurent & Sasha AlisARTIST BIOGRAPHY| LAURENT ALIS Laurent Alis is a Seychelles based artist, specialising in the realms of fine art sculptures and photography. Through an artsic exploration with dynamic colours and abstract movements, Laurent captures the essence of nature’s beauty, while also shedding light on its delicate fragility. His pieces serve as reminders to cherish our natural […]
READ MORE Ronald AbdouARTIST STATEMENT Following a BAFA in 2023 at Michaelis School of Fine Art, I return to the roots of art in portraits and landscapes. This body of work comprises landscapes and portraits that vary stylistically, playing on the archaic and modern, with varying production media. Moreover, the imagery used is drawn from personal experiences and […]
READ MORE XOLANI SIVUNDAARTIST STATEMENT My new work combines my old style and new style, which I want to introduce, and is a mix of abstract art and realism. I do not limit myself to one medium, style, or concept. The technique I’m using is still the same, nothing much has changed- it is the distortion, gesture lines, […]
READ MORE STEPHANIE REITHARTIST STATEMENT Faces of Africa I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. My heart is African, and my work is often a reflection of it. Ilove the different cultures and styles of the tribes of Africa, and endeavour to capture these traditions before theyare forgotten. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Born in Tanzania […]
READ MORE KEITH ZENDAARTIST BIOGRAPHY Keith Zenda is a self-taught, multi-award-winning artist who first discovered his talent at the young age of ten. After finishing secondary school, he became a full-time artist in 2003. His work is inspired by his rural life background, and projects the essence of African Ubuntu spirit, the richness of African culture, and a […]
READ MORE KEITH JOHNSONARTIST STATEMENT Body of Work Name: Re-imagine Elements of nature, the movement of bodies, colours, shapes, textures, and tastes — these are what fill our memories and fuel our need to describe creatively. Describing emotive memories can be like recalling a dream; words and images seem to disintegrate as we reach for them. This is […]
READ MORE IVAN SMITHARTIST STATEMENT I like to refer to myself as a traditional artist, but since 2020 my art supplies have become digital. My graphic pop art pieces are hand drawn digitally using an Apple pencil working on a 7th gen 10.2-inch ipad in Procreate. I create high resolution, highly detailed statement pieces that I present as […]
READ MORE GRANT NETHERLANDSARTIST STATEMENT Painting is a wonderful way of going deeper into the beauty of the present moment. While painting, time seems to disappear as forms take shape on the canvas. There is a deep sense of peace in the creative process. The finished painting then becomes a record, a history, and physical evidence of the […]
READ MORE GOLDENDEANARTIST Goldendean is a genderqueer trans media artist provoking dialogue about the gaze, queer bodies, love and Social justice. A.K.A. Dean Hutton, they have worked across photojournalism, print, digital, video and social media, performance and community action since the late 1990s. They affirm the right of all bodies to exist, to be celebrated and protected. […]
READ MORE GERHARD VAN DER WESTHUIZENARTIST STATEMENT Beneath the Surface Beneath the Surface explores the tension between strength and sensitivity, between the exterior we show and the inner world we conceal. Each piece fuses metal and paint — two materials that mirror the duality of the human experience. The metal skin shields and reflects, while the oil-painted figures reveal emotion, […]
READ MORE DION CUPIDOARTIST STATEMENT - February 2026 This exhibition brings together a new body of paintings in which Cupido responds directly — and unapologetically — to the fractured realities of contemporary life. Cupido’s starting point is the world as he encounters it: the art world, politics, religion, and lifestyle culture collide on his canvases. The works reflect […]
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.
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