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| AUGUST 2007 |
Participating Artists:
Bianca Mc Callum, Igshaan Adams, Keith Zenda, Lungiswa Mkwasi, Neil Nieuwoudt, Sidwell Rihlamvu
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| Open studio invite, 28 Aug 2007 @ 17:00 |
Bianca Mc Callum |
Igshaan Adams |
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| Keith Zenda |
Neil Nieuwoudt |
Sidwell Rihlamvu |
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“Essentially the artists’ time at Greatmore is about them and their work. It is a great privilege as an artist to have a studio space to work in, to develop one’s thoughts and practices without distraction… The Thupelo approach is to teach by example. There is no routine, time table, end result, competition or curriculum to follow or refer to. There are no teachers or students.”
Jill Trappler, Project co-ordinator
"There are several landmines that characterize a vibrant art practice, and the artists at Greatmore Studios are committed to providing the young artists with a relevant introduction into a mature, professional art arena that while not romantic, is achievable with much hard work and dedication."
Rebecca Glover , UK based artist participating in April 2007 Mentoring workshop
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| APRIL 2007 |
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Participating Artists:
Bianca Mc Callum, Igshaan Adams, Keith Zenda, Lungiswa Mkwasi, Neil Nieuwoudt, Sidwell Rihlamvu
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Athi Mongezeleli Joja , 0737501504, from CT.
"I am exploring the ritual that is said to mark the transition of a boy to a man, particularly focusing on the ceremonial aspect of circumcision rites. I am interrogating the many layers that make up initiation. Despite a fierce belief that circumcision is purely an African traditional, I am intrigues how the initiate’s clothing shows a strong assimilation of western culture. I find this problematic. Circumcision has become more about fashion and style now...” |
Mzimkhulu Manyisane, 0781876262, from CT.
“I’m a storyteller/author and editor. My themes explore concepts around my background, my growing experience, township life and the life of mine workers. Multitudes of African men with different languages, customs and religions now work on the mines leaving behind their families and children as orphans. My works express sensitive emotions and my strong feelings that I experience along the way." |
Rebecca Glover, 0726092052, from UK
"I am trying to express a sense of a limitless life one with no boundaries-at the same time my figures also converge at a particular point depicting a sense of focus in life. I am having a lot of fun with the piece I am currently working on…as I work on the image it begins to speak to my heart in turn-there is a kind of dialogue going on.” |
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Rudolph Tshie, 0827337401, from Pretoria.
“Stylistically, I am a realistic painter and aim to capture the spirit of place and the culture of togetherness within an African landscape. I would love to teach the African child about visual arts.” |
Zukisa Reginald, 0784387104, from CT.
"I am using rose clay to explore notions of fertility. I am trying to capture the spirit of the thokolosi that in our rural homes is appeased to help get rid of spiritual aliments/problems in the home. It is a very personal journey I am exploring. I dream a lot about dogs and as you know in African custom when you dream about dogs it is a sign that the ancestors are visiting you. I see art as a calling. I have enrolled in the mentoring workshop to better equip myself with the business side of the arts.”" |
Velaphi Masondo , 0726387938, from JHB.
"I am using my work to celebrate boys and girls who have merged from initiation schools. I like to incorporate the horn, traditional African beer in my imagery as it has direct links with communicating with ancestors. I believe that initiation schools help to teach individuals how to be responsible individuals in society.
I studied at Funda Centre in Soweto." |
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Ray Tshenolo Gare, 084 8558026
"In my work I consider everything as a form of inspiration. I see myself as a flexible artist...I have come to the workshop to play around with different styles and be introduced to new skills." |
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Pedro Mangamela, 0823570197, from JHB.
" I am currently working on the theme of migrant workers, I have been exploring this theme for the past two years. The theme is personal because my father was from Mozambique and arrived in South Africa as a tailor. I am interested in the elementary tools these workers have in their interior spaces -the iron, the prima stove they work to survive. I had formal training at Funda Centre in Soweto for 3 years." |
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