Ceramics impress at Thapong show
Friday, August 12, 2016
Gofaone Kebonyekgosi's ceramics sculpture entitled Single Jaheb
The exhibits include drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design, video and ceramics. Their expert handling of the materials and the conceptual interpretations, especially in ceramics works, which stand out, are perhaps a strong testimony of art produced in a learning environment.
The group comprises of Thapong Artist of the Year Award (TAYA) 2014 winner, Obed Mokhuhlani, Kutlo Tumedi, Othusitse Ketshabang, Souza Malebo, Unami Maigwa, Selebogo Suping, Danny Moatlhodi, Lettah Mantswe, Gofaone Kebonyekgosi, Ontwetse Gaotsenelelwe, just to mention a few. Francis Bacon, a well known British artist once remarked that; ‘The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery’.
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