Experience the brilliance of ten visionary artists!
The Melrose Gallery proudly presents its Stable Show, a celebration of ten visionary contemporary African artists whose works span generations and diverse artistic styles.
The exhibition features the works of Marcel Tchopwe, Papytsho Mafolo, Aza Mansongi, Sinalo Ngcaba, Hussein Salim, Lefifi Tladi, Ilana Seati, Samson Mnisi, Usen Obot and the globally revered Dr. Esther Mahlangu. Collage is a technique and metaphor at the heart of the curatorial framework. The artists reflect on identity, history, and transformation through layered compositions, bold colours, and overlapping narratives. The works invite viewers into a space of possibility, where layering and reassembly become a pathway toward healing and reimagining lived realities.
Central to this exploration is the cosmic and sacred language embodied in the works of Dr. Esther Mahlangu and Usen Obot. Mahlangu's meticulously painted Ndebele motifs resonate with an ancestral spirituality, serving as bridges between the past and future, while Obot's layered pieces evoke celestial realms and universal connections. Together, their works infuse the exhibition with a profound sense of interconnectedness and reverence for the unseen.
The Melrose Gallery invites all art enthusiasts to experience this captivating exhibition in person at The Melrose Gallery.
