Laura WenmanARTIST STATEMENT Portraits under the Sky Painting portraits is symbolic of my ‘Let’s face it’ philosophy. I believe that when we confront the truth within ourselves, we become open to learning the lessons that life seeks to teach us. My artwork bears testimony to my fascination with the human spirit. For me, this spirit reveals […]
READ MORE Ncumisa SpellingARTIST STATEMENT The Puppet My work is an expression of both what goes on in my mind and the world around me. If I had the ability to write, I would—but instead, I paint. I have long been interested in philosophical ideas about existence, ever since I asked my mother as a child, “Why is […]
READ MORE Tyron AppolisARTIST STATEMENT The Moment is Now To Tyrone, the Artist In the quiet hours,your brush moves with intention,each stroke a testament to your journey—a dialogue between the canvas and your soul. You navigate the chaos,the weight of expectations,the critics who linger,their voices like shadows.But you stand firm,anchored in your truth. Your art is a reflection,a […]
READ MORE HanlazuliARTIST STATEMENT I’m a mixed-media visual artist, with a focus on utilizing acrylics and charcoal to produce captivating works on paper and canvas. I view art as a powerful tool for storytelling, weaving narratives that resonate across cultures while drawing from my own heritage and personal experiences. My artistic approach involves a deliberate exploration of […]
READ MORE Melany IsmailARTIST STATEMENT “I use my lens to challenge societal stereotypes of colouredpeople and give an authentic portrayal of coloured people,celebrating our resilience, culture and humanity. Rather thanfocusing on the hardships imposed by apartheid, I challengesocietal stereotypes, reclaiming dignity and pride for mypeople who have been too often overlooked.” As with the nature of impoverished communities, […]
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 Guto BussabLighting up each canvas with explosions immaculately placed in the death of the moment, Guto Bussab returns with another unbounded exhibition
READ MORE Tafadzwa MasudiARTIST STATEMENT Tafadzwa Masudi (b. 1988) began painting at an early age in Harare, assisting a family friend who introduced him to the visual arts. In 2010, he moved to South Africa and worked in a clothing factory until 2020, when he was laid off. He used this as an opportunity to begin painting full-time, […]
READ MORE Daria BalutaARTIST STATEMENT WHAT’S THE MATTER A exhibition by Daria Baluta Daria is one of the ten winners of the 2025 WORLDART10 competition, an initiative established by WORLDART to identify and support promising emerging artists. This exhibition marks an important milestone, introducing a new body of work centred on her distinctive use of epoxy resin and […]
READ MORE 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 Zolile PetshaneARTIST STATEMENT ZOLILE PETSHANE (b. 1973) is an abstract artist who lives and works in Kathlehong, near Johannesburg. After studying printmaking at the renowned Artist Proof Studio in Johannesburg, he obtained an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2007, under the supervision of Prof. Karel Nel. He is known […]
READ MORE Julian HallARTIST STATEMENT Surface Studies My work explores material, texture, and surface through a reduced visual language. I combine acrylic paint with unconventional elements such as sand, dirt, concrete, and charcoal to investigate how different substances behave on canvas. The process is physical and open-ended. I work with simple tools and low-cost materials, building surfaces through […]
READ MORE SepidARTIST STATEMENT SECHI ART STUDIOBefore a book belongs to the world, it belongs to one pair of hands.Before it is shared, it is whispered.Before it is printed, it is pressed into paper by someone who needed to write it down. Every book begins as a note. A margin. A loose page carried in a pocket. […]
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 Michael Oliver LoveARTIST STATEMENT Changing Shape These works explore the relationship between light and shadow — what is visible and what is hidden.The sun reveals the passage of time as it changes the shape of shadows while travelling across the sky. These images reflect that journey, capturing fleeting moments within this transformative process.Viewed together, they depict a […]
READ MORE HAGE MUKWENDJEI am a visual artist based in Windhoek, Namibia. My art develops itself primarily through painting and mixed-medium, but I have also been especially interested in combining different art forms, tensioning and translating sensations, images and ideas from multiple media. My art is in essence is about telling a feeling or story, through whichever medium(s) can act as a conduit for that feeling or story.
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