As part of Phatsoane Henney Attorneys’ commitment to arts in the Free State, three art workshops will be offered to emerging artists in the province.
These workshops, presented in partnership with Absa Bank and in collaboration with the Free State Art Collective, are free of charge and will serve as an invaluable opportunity for skills development, mentorship and networking, further fuelling the artistic growth within the region.
The first workshop, scheduled for Friday (11/08) and Saturday, will feature mentorship sessions with Lawrence Lemaoana, an internationally exhibited and collected visual artist.
Represented by Afronova Gallery, Lemaoana brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, making this an exceptional opportunity for aspiring artists to learn from a master of their craft.
The second workshop, focusing on Video Art, will take place on 19 August. Led by Louis Krüger and Evert Kleynhans, this session will delve into the realm of video and digital media.
Krüger, whose expertise in video and digital media is honed by his work for a leading online streaming company, promises to share invaluable insights.
Alongside him, Kleynhans, a passionate new media designer known for exceptional television and video production work, will enrich the workshop with his technical expertise.
After the Video Art workshop, participants will have a two-week window to create their artwork, and will be able to register to join a follow-up session to receive invaluable feedback on their videos.
The Video Art feedback session will take place on 2 September and will be conducted by Johandi du Plessis. As an artist and lecturer in Fine Arts at the University of the Free State (UFS), Du Plessis’ exploration of various genres and modes in her artistic practice, especially new media, will provide invaluable feedback and critique to the participants.
Finally, on 26 August the Photography workshop will feature Neo Theku and Bongani Tshabalala.
Theku, the winner of the 2019 New Breed Art competition, focuses on photography and video and contemplates the impact of conflicting societal influences on black male identity through his art.
Tshabalala, a self-taught and award-winning photographer, uses his contemporary style to narrate the stories of African people, lending unique perspectives to the workshop.
Register for these workshops individually on newbreedart.co.za, and clicking on “News” to enter.
