On display is an array of equally stimulating and inspiring artworks by the four local artists from different backgrounds. Open Spaces presents a unique combination of ideas and collaboration that can inspire. Further, the exhibition showcases a myriad of varying art categories from Motswetla depicting his renowned Mabijo cartoon, which has been his baby for years since 1989, Chibua with art paintings, Marope with craft focusing on domestic space to Sechaba’s ceramic artwork. The quartet’s experience is clearly demonstrated in their artworks, with the presentations even more mind-blowing.
They have indeed stuck by the theme, going all out to freely explore and express themselves without limitations, thus offering the audience unlimited knowledge, varying ways of interpreting and appreciating their art work. When officially opening the event, deputy permanent secretary Oshinka Tsiang encouraged the quartet to be more generous to mentor young generations of upcoming artists. “Share your experience and skills with them,” said Tsiang. He also said the exhibition is publicising and promoting the visual arts. He stated that it was even more inspiring to see the artists advanced in the use of technology as evidenced by their self-designed catalogue and use of animation works by Motswetla. “The government has acknowledged the pivotal role the creatives could play in the development of the country and the exhibiting artists are encouraged by the words drawn from the National Policy on Culture (2002),” he said.
