Another full-blooded year of art

Some of Johnson's artworks
Some of Johnson's artworks

Steve Jobson is back in true form and has pulled off yet another stunning show after a long break. The exhibition at Sophie Lalonde Art Gallery modestly entitled Another Year is as full-blooded as any would expect from an artist of this caliber.

It is good to see this new body of work, which is somewhat familiar but just as deeply captivating as other installations the artist has featured in as solo or participated in with co-artists as in the National Art Gallery’s recent Legends.

It is refreshing to see Jobson’s standard classics in form of cityscapes, a waterfront and a few experimental works with aquarelles and enamel on paper, again rendered with wonderful technical flair and energy.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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