Phenomenal talent discovered at Nkomo Village Art
The Landlord of Nkomo Village Shopping Centre, Safari Investments RSA, launched an arts competition to encourage and assist local artists. Amazing talent and creative skills were discovered among the upcoming artists of Atteridgeville. Artworks were entered in three categories and the winners were announced last week. They received a cash prize as well as an invitation to join an arts road trip to galleries and alike in Johannesburg.
The winners were
- Category 13 – 15: Azwifaneli Nekhavhambe
- Category 16 – 18: Ofentse Letshwene
- Category 19+: Sifiso Sibiya
- Due to the large 19+ category we also selected a 2nd and 3rd place
a) Second: Alane Khoza
b) Third place: Polelo Huma
c) Judges Merit Award: Lina Malahlela
Anne-Marie Kruger from Safari Investments RSA and Marina Wibraham from Encaustry accompanied the artists on the excursion where they had the opportunity to visit various artgalleries including Gallery MOMO, Everard Read Gallery and SMAC Gallery. They were briefed on the ins and outs of an art gallery, exposed to different forms of art and introduced to the works of Lionel Smith and more.
Candice Allison, the director of the Bag Factory in New Town went out of her way to take the artists on a much appreciated tour of a lifetime. The artists had the privilege to meet world renowned artists such as Thonton Kabeya and Candice Walker, to name a few. The trip was very inspirational and the artists reckon that they’re ready to conquer the world with their new art supplies purchased at Herbert Evans.
Giggs Kgole, an award winning artist from Europe, will facilitate an arts workshop on the 16th of January 2020 at Nkomo Village for a selected audience. Giggs, Nomaza Nongqunga Coupez from Undiscovered Canvas in France, Alice Tindall from Alice Tindall Textiles and Carlyn Strydom an Independent Curator will give presentations on The Business of Art, Branding and pricing your artwork, Social media, networking and resources for artists in South Africa. These presentations are open to all artists, curators, gallery owners and anyone interested in art or the business of art.
Safari Investments RSA proudly supports the art community of Atteridgeville and surrounding areas.Safari Investments RSA believes this is one of the many opportunities in developing talent within the creative Atteridgeville community in and around Nkomo Village.