Experimental young artists at work :: Mmegi Online

Most young artists in Botswana still remain under the radar and never get a chance to experiment long enough to make a lasting impression. Last week Thapong Visual Arts Centre hosted the first ever Young Artist Exhibition and it was an opportunity for young artists to get exposure. Mmegi Staffer MOMPATI TLHANKANE went to the exhibition gallery to see some of the most outstanding artworks from the inaugural exhibition

While some artworks are more outstanding than others, collectively the youngsters went all out to show that age is nothing but a number. Growth and experimentation is communicated through every piece.

One of the exhibitors Thato Khomela came up with rather unique and unusual concepts in his collection of paintings. One of his outstanding artworks is called Bathing in the Moonlight and shows a distinctive view of a woman taking a bath at night. The artwork itself is a blend of vision, feeling and practicality. From a distance, the piece looks more like chalkboard paint, but coming closer one could now realise that it is acrylic on canvas.

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