Alan Ainslie has established himself as a wildlife artist adept at capturing the untamed spirit of Africa in his drawings, paintings and sculptures. His portrayal of the wildlife of the African savannas gives us an insight into their world in the most striking style.

Dominic Albinski was born in Johannesburg, in 1975. He started sculpting at a young age at the Art classes of Mercia Desmond. From the start, he was in contact with the themes that would follow him his whole life. He had an exhibition on Mandela Square in 2004 in Sandton. After finishing St John’s College he left for Paris and later Warsaw where he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts. His first major exhibitions where in Normandy France and at the Canadian and South African Embassies in Warsaw.

Themes explored in Cruise’s work include the interface between humans and animals with particular emphasis on communication. In her doctoral thesis, “Thinking with Animals: An exploration of the animal turn through art making and metaphor”, she explores conditions of muteness – silent, internal battles in the search for meaning that crosses the species divide.

You know what I like? I like looking at things from behind thick, plate glass. You can't hear a thing. I love to watch trees swaying and bending and shivering in the wind in total silence. I love sitting in a downtown coffee shop, watching people walk by. Because glass separates, so that you can imagine other people and other things as distinct from yourself - although, of course, they are not.

My work aims to capture moments of intense emotion and allow the audience to be temporarily consumed by it. This explains why I am drawn to the themes of love, connection and relationships.

Born in 1985 in Johannesburg South Africa. Grew up in Krugersdorp. After matriculating in 2003 studied Garden Designing and Horticulture. Three things he loves - Nature, Design and Creating new and unique things. After starting his professional career as a Garden Designer it did not take long for him to fall into the hard landscaping side and construction formed part of this.

Wilmot’s creative destiny was determined from an early age, having grown up in a family of artists. She recalls helping to prepare and frame her Father (Martin Wenkidu’s) paintings every year for the long haul to exhibit at the Grahamstown Festival, where at age twelve she sold her first sculptures from an open suitcase.

Whilst working at the Kruger Park many years ago, Keith contracted malaria, and during his recuperation he started to explore an interest in sculpture. Conflicted between his commitment to conservation and a possible career in the arts, the decision to leave the bush and become a sculptor was made easier when he received his first important commission.

My work is generally fun and whimsical. I guess my work is a combination of cartoon and Pop Art. Putting a smile on someone’s face when they see my work is very satisfying. I don’t worry too much about proportions, as they can in themselves, create something interesting. My figurative work literally grows organically from the feet upwards.

My work is a process of form reaching towards beauty. Whether it being design, sculptural, architectural or functional. The design philosophy is simple: form follows function, using only the essential lines to define the object, it’s about how form presents itself, the message it conveys and the feelings that it calls forth.

My work suggests that this shifting state of culture and a resulting sense of rootlessness is so much more apparent at the dawn of what Okwui Enwezor calls post-Westernism – a possibly threatening, unstable no man’s land that we find ourselves in today. However, my characters are no longer individuals, but rather elements of an imagined realm beyond official history. They are the embodiment of a local cultural breakdown and a communal future where beliefs, assumptions and knowledge about place and culture can be deconstructed and re-negotiated.

A  performer and puppeteer, Phahlo Mtangai loves his culture and African Religion.

Sarah is experienced and well versed at executing commissioned tasks; from small coffee table pieces, portrait busts and monumental statues. She works closely with her client to creatively express their vision in the bronze works she sculpts.

A quote from a book, a verse from a poem, a lyric of a song, or a simple chat with a friend becomes a medium to motivate and inspire. Siyabulela Ndodana sees himself as not only as a motivational sculptor. Working in clay he translates the words of the Wiseman into figures to inspire and motivate his audience.

Carol Cauldwell was born in Germiston in 1968 and grew up in the beautiful surroundings of Magaliesburg. Inspired by her Father’s love for art, she joined the Johannesburg school of Art, Ballet, Drama and Music, first specialising in music and then changing over to art

Glen Cook, born 1988, studied Product Design at the Cape Town University of Technology. Growing up north of Cape Town in a small coastal community, was introduced to art at a young age and encouraged to create. Drawing inspirations from the works of Ralph Steadman, his dark illustrations and eclectic style. South African artist William Kentridge and his mastery of mix medium and Alex Garant with her expression of mental issues

Bericia Roos is an artist who finds beauty and purpose in discarded items. An interior decorator and fashion designer by profession, she continued creating three-dimensional art from discarded and pre-loved materials after completing her first recycled art figurine as a birthday gift for a speech friend. She explores rebirth and connections to the past through the repurposing of junk and scrap from various sources, from found objects to her husband’s workshop and Johannesburg salvage yards.

I have had a varied career from working in the corporate sector to owning a franchise store, part of an international brand.  In 2013 my life journey once again took a new direction when I decided to pursue my passion for photography as a full-time career. My own fitness goals and understanding of the male physique has quickly led to me honing the skill of male portrait and fitness photography, which naturally evolved into DUDOIR photography. I enjoy the challenges each client presents and with “out of the box” thinking, I aim to make each session different and special.

Heike matriculated from the German School in Pretoria.She studied Fine Art at the Tshwane University of Technology, enjoying 13 subjects including textiles, ceramics, painting, life-drawing with Carl Jeppe, art theory, sculpture, photography and print making.Heike then joined the Interior Architecture Department, finishing with a BTech Cum Laude. After studying,she dedicated her time to the exploration of the rose and managing the family’s farm restaurant.She has created ample rose related artand  spoken on radio and TV shows, sharing her knowledge of this flower.After 13 years of rose business, she acquired a studio at Dionysus Sculpture Works in 2021 and now enjoys the discourse amongst the artists.She devotes her time to her calling and gift–ART.Her worken compasses mixed media,printmaking,installationart and from small to massive, light weight,suspended artworks.

Malebogo Molokoane was born on 22 September 1990 in Rustenburg, North West. Upon graduatingfrom High School and later graduating at the Impala Platinum Sports Academy, she then worked as amechanical assistance for 4 years. Thougheducated in top tier environments, she continued to enrolwith the Tshwane University of Technology and obtain her Postgraduate Diploma in Fine and AppliedArt. She is currently specialising inglass andis employed as a parttime lecturein the glass studio.Molokoane is the 2022 Gerard Sekoto winner, awarded as the most promising South African artistfor continual growth in her work. 

Nindya is a multi-disciplinary artist who experiments with clay and mixed media to create installations inspired by natural and urban landscapes. She specialises in topographical ceramic sculpture as a medium for space-making to create and immersive experiences of objects in space. The realisation of her technically and conceptually complex work is made possible through her cumulative experience in art, science and architecture.

My work displays a personal and intimate self discovery, self exploration and self embracement.Born in a family of male sculptors and existing in a world where stone sculpting seems masculine and male dominated fueled my passion to explore the balance of femininity and societal gender norms in my work hence also emerging as the first female stone sculptor in my family.The spring stones I use, mainly found in my home country Zimbabwe, makes me feel groundedand connected to my roots as a person who is living in a foreign land often struggling with thelack of belonging.

Phumzile Buthelezi was born during the Soweto Uprising and her artistic journey began with early recognition, winning a drawing competition during her time at Thulani Primary School. She continued to develop her craft and pursued formal art education at Artist Proof Studio. Over the years, Phumzile's art has garnered patronage from notable figures and organizations, and she has participated in numerous exhibitions both locally and internationally. Her work showcases a diverse range of themes and has been featured in prestigious galleries and events. As a prolific artist, Phumzile Buthelezi continues to captivate audiences with her thought-provoking and dynamic creations.

Samuel Allerton (°1976) was born in the Eastern Cape of South Africa where he enjoyed the freedom of a carefree childhood, first living on the banks of the Bonza Bay river and later on a farm surrounded by open spaces. He was the second son of four children and grew up in a household where music was an integral part of family life.

Strijdom van der Merwe is a South African award-winning land artist who uses materials he finds on-site to create his artworks. His materials include sand, water, wood, rocks and stone. Strijdom is also a sculptor and contemporary artist whose art, sculptures, limited edition prints, and art installations form part of art collections, art routes, sculpture parks, and residences internationally. His work makes a statement about our relationship with the land and is informed by an open dialogue with sites and spaces. View his artist profile for more information, contact him about commissioned art, and view his Land Art, Installation & Sculptural Art, Wood Sculptures, Drawings, And Videos.

Thato Kokwana is a anti-disciplinary artist born and bred in Morokweng,North West, South Africa. The 26 year old specialised in glass forming in hisBtech studies in 2019 and he now works in various mediums including charcoaldrawings. The artist’s passion spreads into graphic design and his work isinspired by the beauty and inexorable flow of time in everyday life experiences,the socio-political issues in South Africa and the ever-evolving street culture

Ayanda Mabulu is a self-taught artist whose work focuses on social upheavals and matters affecting the politics of the black body. He currently lives and works in Jo- hannesburg. Mabulu is best known for using hyper-realistic imagery in his paintings and sculptures to depict and juxtapose powerful leaders, masters, and mistresses with common African traditional people. Tackling the issues of inequality through his experiences in South African society, especially those that set the black body as an area where violence occurs, Mabulu is an internationally recognized South African artist. The discourse of power, culture, and identity arranged in narrative sequences that fur- ther exaggerate the already grotesque history of exploitation and its inheritance in postcolonial African states. Mabulu’s narrative is exhibited daily in the minds of his people and dances on their tongues during conversations that seek to rebuild the global African community

Kunye Colab, a vibrant cooperative sculpture production workspace based in South Africa, stands as a beacon of inspiration and inclusion for artists and sculpture makers of all skill levels. Committed to fostering a diverse artistic community, Kunye Colab provides professional-quality sculpture production facilities, encouraging technical and aesthetic exploration, innovation, and collaboration. Through its commitment to unity, innovation, and sustainability, Kunye Colab remains at the forefront of sculptural exploration, shaping the future of the artistic landscape in South Africa and beyond.

Chantal Coetzee is anartist,feminist historian, speakerand radio presenter, based inCape Town.She obtained her degree in Fine Art from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in 1987.Since graduating,shehas explored the realm of installation art in Amsterdam, street art in London, runningvarious galleries in Cape Town, andparticipated in numerous exhibitions both locally and abroad. Workingcollaboratively withfellow artistand curator, Sharon Peers,she co-founded The  Seeff Trust Art  Gallery and later 3RD iGALLERY,both in Cape Town

Conceived in Joburg and born in the UK, Lisa spent her early years between thetwocountries.In 1996, after completing her studies at Plymouth College of Art in Design Metals,Lisareturned to South Africato pursuea career in smallbatchproduction craft metals. Lisadabbledin one off pieces from time to timeand exhibitedin a handful of groupexhibitions.DuringlockdownLisatooktheopportunity to create whatever she felt like andconsequently hercurrent work emerged.Working with whatever materials were athandto create“robots”that are indicativeof us and animals as quirky characters.In 2021 Lisa was giventhe opportunity to visit New York as an AmpersandFellow. It wasan honour andaninspiring experience.

Born in 1972 within a mining community, Andries Fourie, affectionately known as Dries,discoveredhis artistic calling unexpectedly. In 1998, a fellow sculptor handed him a small piece of wax, igniting alifelong passion. From that humble material, Driescreated his first crude sculpture,a pivotalmoment.Dries’s journey extends beyond sculpting; it encompasses the entire creative process. Within hisgarage studio in Riebeeckstad, he orchestrates conceptualization, modeling, casting, and finishing.For years, Dries hesitated to share his sculptures, torn between confidence and personalattachment. Fate intervened when he became a finalist in the PPC Imaginarium cement sculpturecompetition in 2016,an awakening. Life itself inspires Dries. The ebb and flowof mortality, thepassing of loved ones,fuels his art. His bronzes celebrate the feminine form, juxtaposing fragilitywith the eternal essence of the soul

Born in South Africa, I moved to the UK in the 80’s. There I finished my education. For a while Ispent time between England and South Africa.Since graduating I have been creating art works. I primarily I focused on building cameras andcamera obscuras. With these I experimented with taking photographs that explored the question of how wesee things. That is we may have a singular view point,but the world isviewed by many.With spending more time, and eventually moving back to South Africa, my work has expandedbeyond photography. I have explored other mediums, including sculpture

Chonat Getz works mainly in the media of printmaking and sculpture. When making prints her preference is for hard ground etchings, drypoint or relief prints. Sculpturally, she combines both kiln-formed glass and various metals. Conceptually, the same themes are carried through both media. Getz was formerly a Mathematics lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand for thirty years. Drawing on Her expertise in mathematics, she helped to create a popular interest and involvement in mathematics by elucidating the nexus between mathematics and traditional African craft objects, and has been involved in the production of numerous articles, books, TV documentaries, videos and DVDs relating to that topic. 

Janko de Beer was born 1980 in Pretoria, South Africa, before.relocating to Cape Town in 1997.Jankomatriculated from Pro Arte Alphen Park, a well-established art school in Pretoria, where he was exposed to various art forms. Before becominga full-time artist, Janko studied law and was a practicing advocate at the Cape Bar Association for over ten years.Do Beer's sculptures and paintings can be found in public spaces, galleries, and private collections in South Africa and internationally, with the Kingof Morocco being one of his notable collectors.His work has gained recognition for its blend of artistic vision and technical skill, contributing to the rich tapestry of contemporary South African art.His work showcases a deep appreciation for nature and the human form, rendered with meticulous craftsmanship and artistic flair

Regarded by many as a visionary entrepreneur, Jaco's career has centered on two key things: a passion for innovation and design, and an innate understanding of the human spirit. "The history of what I've done and how I live my life all ties into one thing - I'm real," Jaco states. His diverse experiences, from managing building sites and working in public settings to his track record as an entrepreneur delivering toy products to retailers on time, all reflect this authenticity. Despite his accomplishments, Jaco remains a dedicated team player, collaborating with experts across various fields to bring his design ideas to life and ensure their professional and effective delivery and installation. While he holds over 20 patents, Jaco believes his true legacy lies in his work as a sculptor. "Through all the different things I have done, I have also managed to establish myself as a sculptor. This remains my first love and it is the one thing I would like to be remembered for," he concludes.

Born in Cambridge England in 1971, Halford’s love for art started at school and led to her studies in textile design. Most of her working career was spent in the fashion and decor industry, where her understanding of the body in space was concretized. She has explored different mediums including painting and illustration, but has fallen in love with clay sculpting, which she uses as a channel for emotional expression. Conceptually, Halford is interested in how one can establish synergy between materiality, body and space. She delights in how each object, whether textile, painting or sculpture based,  can change the tone of a room; or how a piece of clothing can change the appearance and attitude of its wearer.

Born in 1945 in Pretoria, David Mothabeng Phoshoko has traveled and exhibited extensively. With the forced removals in 1959, he and his family resettled in the town of De Wildt, and would eventually come to reside in Ga-Rankua in 1962. In the 1970s, Phoshoko and other artists began trading works with diplomats staying in the country. This patronage was fundamental to establishing Phoshoko and his fellow artists. His first solo exhibition was held in 1976, at the Nedbank Centre in Pretoria, and in 1978 he exhibited in West Germany. In the 1980's he exhibited abroad in Germany as well as at the 1995 Biennale. He has worked closely with Nedbank and he has his collections housed at the offices of the H.S.R.C. and INISA. He has done commissions for Medunsa Hospital and the Bloemfontein branch of the NG-kerk.

Nkoana was born in 1948 in Lady Selborne in Pretoria. He was part of the Ga-Rankuwa group during the 1970's and is a practicing sculptor based in Pretoria

Edias was born in Murewa to a family of 7, 3 girlsand 4 boys.Ediaslearnt a lot at anearly agethrough his father who was a peasantfarmer and later become a construction workerwith little tofeed the largerfamily. He found himself learning survival skills at a tender age. Having alsogrown upduring the war time, they was littletime to relax. He did his Primary Education at his rural homeschool ChikuhwaPrimaryfrom 1981 to1986 before moving to the capital cityHarare.

John Moore has always been fascinated by the fauna and flora of Southern Africa. During his childhood, the love of his surroundings was deeply ingrained as he traveled with his family through Southern Africa. His artistic career has highlighted the beauty and diversity of Southern African wildlife. He is deeply spiritual and enjoys walking and meditating in natural environments. Since childhood, John believes that he holds a sacred connection with the fauna and flora of Africa. He believes he is a mediator, a Shaman who interacts and communicates with animals, telling and representing their stories to the world of man. He is strongly connected with the San. Recent genetic studies indicate that the San are the oldest group of living man. This resulted in the confirmation of proof that man did indeed come “Out of Africa”. 

Ndabuko Ntuli is a practising sangoma, playwright, poet, artist and musician who continues to reach new heights through the clever use of mediums and materials. Ndabuko Ntuli, an artist hailing from Kwa-Zulu Natal and today based in Alexandra, is a formidable name in artistic circles; having turned his hand both to intricate sculpture work with unorthodox materials and creating his own music, Ndabuko is well-recognised as an artistic talent. Ndabuko’s artistic style is utterly unique; by selecting offcut and discarded materials, this veteran artist is able to bring to life modern works of art that embrace tradition, while playing with perspective – sometimes in three dimensions. Depth, colour, contrast, and clever choices of material define Ndabuko’s works; where one’s position and choice of view can easily redefine a subject matter.

Raja Oshi is a Sudanese artist now living in South Africa. Graduated from the College of Fine and Applied Art at the Sudanese University of Science and Technology in Khartoum in 1994, her journey of diaspora, and that of her family, has taken her through Norway, Wales, France and Egypt. From 2004 to present, she has settled in Pietermaritzburg where she completed a postgraduate diploma in Fine Art from the Centre for Visual Arts at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2006, raised a family and has continued to paint.Raja’s work is inspired by her life context and what is happening in the world. Living in Sudan, her early work depicts the situation of Sudanese women and things going on in their lives. Being part of this moved her and this came out in her paintings. Her work from that period carries the pain and the desire to change things. Her recent, depicts a new moment

Growing up in far northern Namibia with its wide open spaces and ancient peoples  and then studying and working in a modern business environment had an indelible impact on my life and the way I express my art. A theme that runs through all the works is the bringing together of the primitive with the modern, mostly in a semi-figurative sense, but with deeper nuances touching on the spirituality of our being, here in Africa. The vulnerability and imperfection of characters’ underlying nature and personalities provide strong commentary on the milieu within which we find ourselves.

Nicola Smith (b. 1995, South Africa) is an industrial designer and ceramic artist based in Johannesburg. In 2020, Smith founded Kilnhouse Design Studio, a custom design and production studio focused on creating ceramic goods for the home and hospitality industries. Her meticulously crafted ceramic pieces are frequently specified by leading interior designers, architects, and brands, including Singita, Motherland Coffee, Terbodore, Nando’s, Anatomy Design, Hesse Kleinloog, Goodman Gallery, Kristin Hulda, Modena, Acre Studio, Radisson Group, Rosetta Roastery, Something Good, and Paul’s Ice Cream. In 2023, Kilnhouse Design Studio was appointed as the ceramic light designer and manufacturer for Spur, playing a significant role in the food chain's rebranding and new identity.

Marina Walsh has operated a private sculpture school for the past 18 years. As a mid-career artist, she is known for her large public and international works. Her life-sized bronzes and concrete sculptures are on display in London and various public spaces across South Africa. Over the past 30 years, she has exhibited and sold her work at more than 20 group shows and fairs, gaining recognition as both a ceramic designer and sculptor.

Collen Maswanganyi was born in the rural village of Noblehoek near Giyani, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Collen comes from an artistic family. His father is the well-known sculptor Johannes Maswanganyi, and like him, Collen works in the medium of wood. His grandfather Piet Mafemani Maswanganyi was a carver of note as well.Collen started school at Haaka Primary School in 1983. He passed his matric at two different schools; namely, Ndengeza High School in 1995 and N'wamavimbi High School in 1996.

I am an architect and artist based in Cape Town, South Africa. I use various techniques to explore and document expressions of power in the urban landscape. My work scrutinizes the legacies of failed utopian visions and the shadows cast by laws, societal structures and urban development. I am preoccupied with the patterns that underlie our cities, obscured by the myopia of day-to-day existence: masked by the glitz of developments and the creep of securitised precincts; ignored by the clustering of suburbs and the ebb and flow of traffic; pushed aside by our own fears and prejudices.

Born and raised in the diverse landscapes of South Africa, JO Steenkamp began sculpting at the age of 16. A series of synchronistic events led him to establish a full-time private practice in clinical psychology in 1985. His significant contributions as a psychotherapist, particularly through the development of the SHIP® (Spontaneous Healing Intrasystemic Process) psychotherapy model— in which he earned his doctorate in 1991—along with the authorship of five books, resulted in a 22-year hiatus from sculpting in clay. JO’s work as a psychologist taps into the wisdom of the body’s internal regulation of psychobiological conditions, spontaneous trauma healing, and psychobiological wellness and transformation. He has also authored and co-authored internationally published articles and has been a speaker and facilitator at numerous national and international gatherings, including academic institutions, public and business forums, conferences, radio and TV talk shows, and global dialogues

Rix is a full-time artist based in Rooiels, a charming seaside village nestled in the Western Cape ofSouth Africa. Living in close proximity to the breathtaking fynbos and a mountain that radiatesenergy into her studio, it comes as no surprise that Nature has a profound impact on her work andserves as a constant source of inspiration.Having focused on art throughout her formative years in Durban, Rix’s passion for creativeexpression was evident from an early age.She has had further education which included timespent at StellenboschUniversity and The Foundation School of Art in Cape Town.She has learnteverything she knows about painting from Dr Gregory Kerr

As an artist born in 1986 and raised in Lesotho, I draw upon the rich tapestry of my cultural heritage and personal experiences to create my art. My journey as a creative began with the guidance and support of Roman Catholic sisters Anna Maria and Caroline, who recognized my potential and facilitated my education at St. Mary Masarelo Vocational Training Centre. It was there that I honed my sewing skills and embarked on a path of development that would shape my artistic practice. My favorite mediums—clay and fabric—allow me to express my joy and emotions in tangible forms. Whether sculpting clay figures or weaving patterns into fabric, I find solace and inspiration in the tactile nature of these materials. Ultimately, my goal is to create work that resonates with others, bringing them joy and perhaps reminding them to smile.

Lerato Motau lives on Vilakazi Street in Soweto, the historical significance of which has inspired her and features in some of her work. Motau has had two solo exhibitions and her work has featured in a number of group exhibitions. Internationally, she was represented in exhibitions that showed in Beijing, China, Australia, Canada, India, London, Switzerland Austria and Finland. Despite a major learning barrier of dyslexia, Motau has obtained a Fine Arts and Teaching - Diploma from the Johannesburg Art Foundation in 1998. In 2004 she received an - NQ4 Certificate in Craft Enterprise from the Craft Council. In 2005, she qualified with an NQF4 Certificate in Basic Embroidery and also attended a handmade feltmaking workshop in the same year.

Dora's artistic journey began in 2014 when she discovered her innate talent for sculpting. Hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo, she now calls Johannesburg, South Africa, her home, where she resides with her family. Prior to her artistic pursuits, Dora pursued a career in law, which eventually gave way to her passion for creating meaningful and captivating sculptures. She Diligently immersed herself in the study of sculpting techniques, and she meticulously refined her artworks, ultimately ascending to the echelons of accomplished artists. Despite her legal foundation, Dora found her soul's true resonance in the realm of art, a realm she has ardently embraced, dedicating herself to creating pieces that resonate profoundly. Her work has since gained recognition and acclaim in the world of art, marking her as a promising talent in the field.

Marieke’s work continues to explore the human figure, considering how sculpture mimics the three-dimensionality of a human presence and thus the powerful dialogue it invites – human-to-human look-alike. Her fascination with the human body as a carrier of stories led her to focus on public art, mostly cast in cement. Concrete, that humble material of sidewalks and skyscrapers has become an urban language and is significant, telling our stories back to us.
 

Hello, I am Catriona, an artist who is passionate about helping you reconnect with your creativity. Born and raised near Cambridge, U.K., I now live and work in Cape Town, South Africa. As a child, I dreamt of becoming an artist, but through the twists and turns of life, I nearly lost sight of that dream. I earned a PhD and spent over a decade working as a researcher and lecturer in public health, while drawing, painting, and taking photographs in my spare time. However, my childhood dream never left me, and recently, I took the big leap into life as a full-time artist. Through my art, I seek to uncover nature’s timeless visual language and explore the dynamic relationship between human and non-human nature.

Thami Jali was born Lamontville, Durban in 1955. He matriculated at Dlangezwa in KwaZulu Natal and started to study for a Law degree at the then University of Zululand when he met students from Rorke's Drift. This meeting was a pivotal moment for him as he decided to drop out of law to study at the Rorke's Drift Art Centre. Thami Jali went on to study ceramics at the Natal Technikon. Later he moved to Johannesburg where he taught pottery and sculpture at Mofolo Art Centre in Soweto and also worked at the Kim Sacks Studio.

She was the recipient of the Sasol New Signatures Award in 1992 and has had her work featured in numerous group exhibitions. In 2014, she organized the first Land Art event on the Noordhoek Common. She has held seven solo exhibitions, the most recent being But I’ve Never Been a Calm Blue Sea at Grande Provence Gallery in 2021. Her article titled "Dynamic Shifts - The Art of the Winterveld Women," first published in De Arte, was later included in the anthology The Face of the Spirit: Illuminating a Century of Essays by South African Women (2007), commissioned by the Department of Arts and Culture and published by Beulah Thumbadoo and Associates. The article appears on pages 183–186. Her work is represented in permanent art collections, as well as in local and international collections.

Alexander Savvas was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1989. Growing up exposed to Southern Africa’s diverse natural landscape, his connection to nature became intrinsic. To him, Johannesburg, the sprawling metropolis rich in biodiversity emphasised the competitive relationship between nature and man-made. As a youth, Alexander spent a lot of time in the bush documenting the wild with photography and film. Attempting to capture the experience of it. Later studying photography and animation. He gained a keen understanding of light, composition and narrative. After completing his studies his focus shifted towards people and culture. This took him across continents, living in Central America, Asia and Europe. His photographic work is aimed at immersing viewers into raw visceral worlds different from their own. At times, limited by the interactive capacity of the medium. He sought out new and more engaging ways to communicate through his work. That pursuit led him to sculpture and installation. Creating large-scale, immersive, and sensorial experiences that instigate interaction and transform viewers into participants.

Born 1988 in Durban, KZN. Nwabisa Ntlokwana is a Johannesburg based visual artist, constructing pieces that focus on themes around environmental sustainability and her interpretation of modern motherhood. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant energy of Africa and its cultures nuances, her work is firmly rooted in contemporary aesthetics that come alive through her captivating 3D wall sculptures. Utilising up-cycled materials, Nwabisa creates works that not only act as established statements, but as creative responses to the notion of transformation and motherhood. She imbues her artworks with a powerful and necessary energy of renewal and regeneration, making them stand out for both their meaning and beauty.

His artistic style embodies a distinctive fusion of modernity and abstraction, characterized by bold, vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. His abstract works often convey a sense of energy and movement, making them truly unique. He invites viewers to explore the depths of their own imagination. Through his art, he seeks to evoke emotions and engage the senses, creating a visual language that transcends traditional boundaries.

As a versatile artist, he expertly employs a wide range of mediums to delve into the essence of color and substance. By meticulously layering diverse materials, Hilton skillfully engages with the concept of space, eliciting mesmerizing illusions that captivate the viewer's imagination. His mastery in manipulating texture, color, and finishes allows him to express and materialize his artistic vision on the canvas.

Karla Nixon, born in 1990, spent her early childhood on a sugarcane estate in Swaziland before relocating to Durban, South Africa. She is a Durban based artist who predominantly works with paper. She hand-cuts, tears and sculpts intricate images and objects, drawn from her surrounding environments. She has used this medium to explore a multitude of themes each with underlying notions of Space and Place. Although paper is central to her practice she works across disciplines with painting, sculpture, mixed media, collage, video, and installation.

Paballo Majela is a young emerging South African artist based in Pretoria. Majela was born in the Free State, QwaQwa 1990. He is currently completing his Btech in Fine Art at Tshwane University of Technology. During 2016 he was part of the TUT/NHP-NPC National Heritage Mentorship Programme. Majela’s maquette was one of three works modelled to life size; which is now part of the National Heritage Monument. The mentorship programme also included the transfer of advanced flexible mould making skills, which facilitated Majela moulding the life size figure he produced. In 2017 he worked along with 2 artist by the name of Kgaogelo Mashilo and Zelda stroud in making of the OR Tambo the sculpture that was installed at the OR Tambo international airport. His specialties are Drawing and Sculpture and currently a student assistant at tut.

Fathema Bemath is a mother, entrepreneur, and sculptor. Hailing from Lenasia, Fathema’s experience of art was coloured by the insular community that she grew up in. Many in the community considered art to be an indulgence. It was frowned upon – viewed as anti-religious or subversive. However, her interest in the subject did not waver. To avoid an arranged marriage, Bemath decided to study dental technology – a field dominated by white men – and was unable to pursue her dream of a career in art. Even so, her affinity towards art thrived and, throughout her life, she dabbled in pottery, interior design, and drawing. Eventually, through a creative collaboration with the late Benon Lutaaya, Fathema found a kindred spirit. Within the intimate space of collaboration and seeing the world through the eyes of a fellow artist; her journey into a career in sculpting began to take shape. After having navigated systemic barriers to realising her dream, and balancing the world of motherhood and business, the calling of a physical representation of her creative vision could no longer be ignored. Fathema Bemath was nominated in the Top20 for the Thami Mnyele Fine Art Award in 2021.

Kirsty Russell was born in South Africa in 1994. She is a multidisciplarian who utilizes a diverse range of mediums, including graphite, charcoal, oil paint and sculpture. She began her training in Fine Art at an early age. After completing a Bachelor of Business Science at UCT, she returned to her passion for art. Her work is held in private collections in South Africa and Europe.

Mmutla Mashishi was born and bred in a small village called Driefontain, Limpopo, in 1975, wherehe matriculated in Refiloe High School. He is a self-taught artist who always loved art with a passion.He furthered his studies at INTEC College and completed a certificate course in Hard landscaping. Heworked with Antony Smit in Anton Smit Studios from 2001 to 2005.He moved on to work with Angus Tailor from 2006 to 2007 and in 2013. While working with AntonSmit, he worked as an artist at Mamelodi Heritage Forum. From 2008 to 2009, he worked as an artfacilitator at Witbank Correctional Services and from 2010 to 2012 at Sonder Water CorrectionalServices as an art facilitator. In 2014, he worked at D`Nokasi Crafters as an independent ArtFacilitator and left in 2021, whenhe started working as an independent artist.And signed up withLiving Artist Emporium (LAE) in 2023 asan artist and signed up with Asisebenze Art Latelier in 2024as an artist in residence

Marke Meyer is a sculptor, art photographer and a multi-media artist. He was born in Kokstad, spent his childhood in the mountains of Lesotho and matriculated from Westville Boy's High School in 1981.  He studied for a B.Sc. Agric. (Hort) and graduated in 1987. He then opened his own wholesale nursery business which he ran successfully for eighteen years. During all these years he studied art privately with his passion being in all things figurative. Sculpture and photography became his tools to explore the human figure. Years ago, with his growing success as an artist, he was finally able to sell the horticultural business and set out on a career as a full time artist. Marke Meyer's work is available for sale in Germany, Switzerland and many South African galleries. He also ships works worldwide. His pieces have traveled abroad to North America, Central America, South America, United Kingdom, Europe, New Zealand, Asia and Australia.

I am an artist (born in 1971 in Namibia) currently living and working in Cape Town, South Africa. After completing a degree, BA in Visual Arts at Stellenbosch University, I specialised in print and new media design while based in Düsseldorf and Munich, Germany. My creative journey has been dynamic, with a strong focus on composition and form. I started my career in online design; however, my passion for exploring new mediums led me to three-dimensional media. Through continuous experimentation, I have now found my niche in sculptural practice. My work strategically utilises the tactile properties of clay and bronze to delve into themes as diverse as intuition and biomorphism.

Nanette Ranger (b1969, Durban, South Africa) has spent the better part of three decades building a dynamic and successful art career. Her versatility as a sculptor is self-evident in the sheer variety of sculptures that make up her body of work.