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FEATURE: Self-taught artist Zwelakhe Ngobese embraces African culture through his work

19 September 2020, 7:19 PM  |
Lerato Matlala Lerato Matlala |  @SABCNews

Creatives Under Lockdown is a SABC News feature that focuses on issues affecting artists. This week, pen artist Zwelakhe Ngobes talks about using his talent to embrace African culture. 

 

 

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Self-taught pen artist Zwelakhe Ngobese says African people appreciate art.  The 26-year-old from Duduza, East of Johannesburg, uses his social media platforms to share pieces inspired by different cultures in the continent. Ngobese says Africans need to be proud of their heritage.

“I do believe that African people appreciate art. It is only a matter of finding your audience. I believe that you have to find the right people who appreciate the specific type of art you create. As you may recognise that my artwork represents African culture, it exposes the beauty of African people.”

South Africa celebrates Heritage Month every September.

 

 

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His favourite piece is entitled Umadala, depicting an old man smoking a pipe.

“This is my favourite art piece because that is where I discovered my true potential. The details in that art piece are just amazing, the skin texture, the pores, the pimples, everything.”

 

 

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Ngobese discovered his talent when he was 15. He started off using pencils and later on started using pens.  The journey has not been without its challenges.

“Being a self-taught artist comes with a lot of challenges because you have to teach yourself things you have never done before, things at some point seem impossible to do without professional help. When I was still practising with pencils I never thought that one day I can actually create art using pens. But then I had to change my thinking, attitude and believe that if I put my mind to it, I can be one of the top artists in the country.”

One of Ngobese’s future dreams is to own an art studio.

“…and mentor young children where I am from, those that are interested in the arts; share knowledge and the experience that I have gained throughout the years.”

Below is the full interview with Zwelakhe Ngobese: 

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Related: Part 4: Uzalo’s Wiseman Mncube shares his journey

Related: Part 5: Artists advised to spend prudently in order to survive rainy days

Related:  Part 6: Thabo Malema on the new enemy, his dream and COVID-19

Related: Part 7: Musician Tribute Mboweni on her collaboration with DJ Ganyani

Related : Part 8: Musician Shade on life as an independent artist

Related: Part 9:  Kabelo Letshwene talks about fine art

Related: Part 10:  From Queenstown to the world, Siphokazi Jonas shares her poetry and theatre journey

Related: Part 11: MusicianTzafenda to release new single titled “Its Alright”

Related: Part 12: Focalistic on representing Pitori and his #StayAtHomeConcert

Related: Part 13: Dendele’s music aims to inspire people to be proactive

Related Part 14: Gospel music group Wacha Mkhukhu on the struggle for recognition 

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