Tshabalala uses black skin tones on her figures as a tool to emphasise the blackness of the figure and in turn, make the figure stand out while either contrasting or matching with the different backgrounds.
Latest news
Creative Families: Meet the Cockcrofts
Isabella’s forte lies in digital art: exploding neon colours and adorable characters. Francesca illustrations have a meticulous precision that can be described as styled realism. Liam is a filmmaker who also indulges in 35mm and medium format film photography.
Darkie Fiction Solidify Their Place in the Music Industry With ‘Endaweni’
‘Endaweni’ is nostalgic in tone and glorious in its expression.
My Top 5 Favourite Art Pieces | Lebogang Mbewe
We look at five of Mbewe’s personal favourite creations as well as the story behind each piece.
Streetwear Brand, MISUNDERSTOOD’s Recent Collection Shines Light on Mental Illness
In 2019, the streetwear brand re-released the You.Are.Not.Alone collection and ran a mental health campaign by dropping multiple T-shirts and hosting an event, called ‘YANA social’, which focused on live performances and mental health talks.
Simphiwe Dana Drops New Single ‘Uzokhala’
Her latest single ‘Uzokhala’ is about calling someone to order.
Fresh Meat: Jared Leite Explores Cultural Identity & More Through Printmaking
Jared Leite is a Cape Town-based printmaker whose work primarily deals with cultural identity.
Self-Isolation Entertainment: 11 Funny Social Media Accounts To Follow
We list 11 South African internet-frenzy comedians that add fuel to this country’s tank.
5 Art & Design Events Called Off Amidst the Corona Virus Outbreak
We list five local art & design events that have been called off due to the Corona Virus Outbreak.
Inside Thabisa Mjo’s World of Design
Mjo has received numerous accolades for her work, in 2018, she won the award for Most Beautiful Object at Design Indaba, as well as the Nando’s Hot Young Designer Award. Early last year, she exhibited at Milan Design Week – an achievement she is most proud of.
#MyGigGotCanceled: SA Creatives Feel The Pinch of COVID-19
Small businesses, entrepreneurs, creatives, artists, etc are already feeling the pinch of COVID-19
5 Local Festivals Get Canceled Due To COVID-19
COVID19 recently made it’s way to the shores of South Africa, the dire situation called for an immediate response from the government which then resulted in social gatherings, festivals, and concerts being canceled.
OPINION: When Will We Have A Credible Fashion Week in South Africa?
Fashion designer and Design Indaba emerging creative, Luvo pens down an opinion piece criticising the current state of SA Fashion showcases.
Photographer, Barry Salzman Commemorates Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide in JHB Holocaust & Genocide Centre
Photographer Barry Salzman, recipient of the 2018 International Photographer of the Year Award in the Deeper Perspective category, will showcase his award-winning project.
Creatives Worth Checking Out: Illustrator Sinenhlanhla ’99perspective’ Chauke
The digital creator is a freelance illustrator and founder of 99perspective, a graphic design and illustration studio focusing on visual communication and multimedia.
