Uhuru Kgope the reigning Thapong artist of the year

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For the past few years, the name Uhuru Kgope has been synonymous with the visual arts in Botswana and he left his detractors in the dust when he won the coveted Thapong Artist of Year Award last year taking the reins from another awesome artist, Neo Matome-Harun.

Interestingly, this writer got to see some of the versatile artist's works before actually meeting him in person and he has never disappointed as his pieces are not only pleasing to the eye but are thought-provoking as well.

Art connoisseurs will most certainly remember Kgope's Icons Of Mogoditshane, which depicts the notorious goats of the village that are said to be capable of crossing roads at zebra crossings baffling many in the process. The same goats are also known for having a liking for cooked leftovers and these traits have made them to be compared to human beings no wonder the painter decided to use them as the subject of his works. So popular was the piece that it was bought pronto at an exhibition, despite the fact that it cost several hundreds of Pula. Then there is another piece called Baby Shower, which showcases a showerhead with dolls hanging from it held by plastic strings, which most certainly had art critics talking.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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