Louise Carbonel (Durban)
Reflections with a rainbow Acrylic and mirror on MDF 100 cm diameter Artist’s Statement This design is a testament to traditional mandala artistry, with its symmetrical layout evoking a meditative focal point. Each segment is adorned with stylised floral motifs and teardrop-shaped elements. The use of bold black as a backdrop enhances the vividness of […]
Maricel Botha (Potchefstroom)
Diversion from domesticity (self-portrait with bassoon, etc.) Acrylic and batik on paper 96,5 cm x 71,5 cm Artist’s Statement This work reflects an autobiographical engagement with dreams and diversion amid the domestic quotidian. It thematises the tension between interior and exterior spaces, both physical and psychological. The domestic setting represents comfort, but also confinement. Nature’s […]
Deirdre Botha (Pretoria)
Captain Courageous Earthenware ceramics, metal & glass 44 cm x 36 cm x 16 cm Artist’s Statement This ceramic sculpture is designed to spark joy in a serious world. It is a celebration of whimsy, colour, and imagination. The piece serves as a playful interruption to the weight of everyday life—an invitation to pause, smile, […]
Ra’ees Bonnasse (Gqeberha)
Swiitchbeauty Mixed media 18,5 cm x 50 cm x 1,5 cm Artist’s Statement This artwork’s intention is to create awareness and pride for a marginalised community.Focusing on queer people and their place within society, I became aware of queer spaces and what those spaces meant to the queer community. These are spaces where marginalised people […]
Eugene Mthobisi Hlophe (Durban)
To hold, to become Photography Edition: 1 of 5 69 cm x 52 cm ARTIST’S STATEMENT This black and white photograph captures a left hand tightly gripping a pen — a gesture both ordinary and profound. It speaks to the formative act of learning, recalling the early struggle to write, the intimacy of hand and […]
Naseema Abdul Khalack Lehree (Durban)
Wrapped Digital print on 230 gsm true matte hi-white paper Edition: 2 of 3 86 cm x 123 cm ARTIST’S STATEMENT As a devout Muslim, I have grown up knowing the importance of peace, respect, and brotherhood. Islam teaches us that every life is precious, and the genocide in Palestine is a harsh reminder that […]
Hemali Khoosal (Pretoria)
Still in motion Video Edition 1 of 5 180 seconds ARTIST’S STATEMENT Still in Motion is a meditation on the relativity of perception, and a gentle encounter with paradox. The short poetic film that unfolds through the window of a moving train is a subtle nod to early cinema’s iconic train imagery that forever changed […]
Siyabonga Mahlaba (Johannesburg)
The light shines brighter (2024-2025) Digital print on matt paper Edition 1 of 5 54 cm x 74 cm Artist’s Statement This artwork, entitled The Light Shines Brighter, is a metaphysical exploration of Mahlaba’s faith. As a Christian who grew up a member of the Dutch Reformed Church, Mahlaba became interested in these church […]
Musa Maki (Durban)
Cast of rusty characters (CORC) Video 300 seconds ARTIST’S STATEMENT Genre-Film Starring: REAL NAME CHARACTER PORTRAYED Ball joint as Dick Screw Steel Toes as Balls Nuts Screws as Toe Fetish The film is an assembly of an art piece featuring three main characters. The characters seem to be cast inappropriately, considering their temperaments are […]
Teboho Mokhothu (Bloemfontein)
Leeto Photograph on metal sheet 56 cm x 84 cm ARTIST’S STATEMENT Being in the water, screaming, and letting go becomes a symbolic act of emotional release. Water, in its fluidity and depth, holds space for vulnerability, making it a powerful medium for healing. For men, especially in cultures where emotional expression is often suppressed, […]