Othusitse Noge: The versatile artist
Friday, November 01, 2013
“I remember that I started dabbling in arts while still at Tshikinyega Primary School (Mahalapye) where I mostly did wooden sculptures and when I proceeded to Mowana CJSS, I took up art as a subject,” Noge said. At Mowana, he met two teachers who became his greatest mentors. Noge said that one of his inspirations is the award-winning artist, Gigi Kenalemang who has encouraged him over the years.
While in Form 3 in 2003, he won a national competition (sculpting category) held at Khama III Memorial School in Serowe.
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