SPRINGS ART GALLERY (SAG)
27 JULY - 23 AUGUST 2024
MALINDI MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE XOLANI GALAX
NGWENYA
WHAT TEACHING TEACHES ME
WhatTeachingTeachesMe , a group exhibition bringing together a group of three mentors and teachers who are all professional artists exploring abstraction in obvious and commonplace environments.
WhatTeachingTeachesMefeatures works encapsulating ideas about artists trying to find their voices of expression. This colourful expressive exhibition looks at new works by contemporary artists. This group exhibition includes paintings, watercolours, prints, collages, and drawings from diverse sources of inspiration ranging from abstract images to diverse styles, subjects, and interpretations. The exhibition project idea explores and illustrates creativity, thoughts, and new ideas, and reveals the role of art in dealing with everyday life teachings.
Through the exhibition, SAG aims to raise public awareness of emerging visual artists by providing exhibition space and the opportunity to meet artists and see their work. The exhibition is part of the gallery’s experimental solo and group series project idea, which focuses on launching new careers of emerging and promising artists.
It is further aimed at contributing to the awareness, promotion, and enrichment of SAG as an art resource centre.
Published 2024 (Online)
All Works Copyright of Artists www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
Text Copyright CoE
Compiled & written by: Thabo Sekoaila
Editing & Proofreading: Lizz Mey
Photographs: Siya Clinton & Eccentric Artworld
Design and layout: Section 9 Media
All rights reserved
ABOUT THE ARTIST
XOLANI MALINDI
Biography
Xolani Malindi was born in Soweto and now resides in Katlehong in Ekurhuleni. He found exposure to the arts while in primary school and his interest was further ignited when he was in matric at Sijabulile Secondary in 2005. Xolani was part of the Art Development School run by the City’s Visual Arts and Galleries Section, under the Sport Recreation Arts and Culture Department.
To further enhance his skills, Xolani enrolled for a three-year course at Artist Proof Studio and received an internship with the studio as part time assistant facilitator and silkscreen technician. Xolani holds a B-tech degree in Visual Arts and Design from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT).
He has exhibited in various shows and galleries including Katlehong Art Centre in 2009, the Absa L'Atelier Art Competition 2010/ 20z15, Johannesburg Art Gallery in 2012, David Brown Gallery 2011, Sharon Sampson Gallery 2012, Narzrec Art Expo 2015, Association of Arts Pretoria 2015, Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards 2016/ 2018, Budutu Art Gallery 2015/ 2019, Kagiso Art Centre 2019, Santa Fair 2015, Bicycle Stokvel in 2016 and Art On Six in 2021/ 2022.
Artist Statement
“In my journey as an artist, my latest work focuses on connecting the disconnected, using abstract techniques to challenge and speak about the issues of parents’ separation through divorce. As such, it reflects and captures the complex issues that shape our diverse experiences and emotions and how separation impacts on one’s emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of life.”
- Xolani Malindi
ABOUT THE ARTIST
XOLANI GALAX NGWENYA
Biography
Daveyton-born Xolani Galax Ngwenya received training in drawing, printmaking, visual literacy, and critical studies at the Artist Proof Studio. Before COVID, he worked as an art instructor at the Ekurhuleni Art Development School for the Print-Making Project at the Rhoo Hlatswayo Art Centre in Daveyton.
The initiative was established in 2006 by the City’s Visual Arts and Galleries Section, under the Sport Recreation Arts and Culture Department, to allow experienced artists, like Galax, to equip and mentor aspiring artists.
He has been involved in several group exhibitions, art competitions, commissions, and special projects such as painting murals and professional hanging and installation of artworks at art fairs, galleries, and museums as well as in private homes.
Artist Statement
“My work explores multiple themes, mediums, and styles - predominantly ink on paper drawing, paint, and printmaking in trying to address my themes. I use colour, forms of media and expressions as part of portraying a feeling, state of society, ordinary life moments or a perspective through space and time."
- Xolani Galax Ngwenya
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
Biography
Melusi Njabulo Hadebe (born 1990) hails from Katlehong and is a contemporary fine artist, educator and activist best known for working in abstract art expression. He showed interest and passion for art while in primary school. He was limited to playing with other children due to his asthmatic condition, but because of this, he began creating and experimenting with different types of drawings, such as Pokémon cartoons and Dragon Ball Z.
He relocated to Newcastle and while in Grade 11 won first place in his age category at the Provincial Art Competition hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Arts and Culture Department. He matriculated in 2008 joined Avalanche Media and completed training in acting, poetry, drama and theatre.
At the age of 19, he returned to Katlehong. Between 2009 and 2010, he joined the Tsebo Art Programme held at the Katlehong Art Centre attended a series of art classes and was introduced to a variety of art media such as ceramics, sculpture and drawing. In 2011, Hadebe enrolled for a course in printmaking at the Artist Proof Studio to polish his art skills and techniques.
He completed a National Diploma in Fine Arts (2016) at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). He further obtained a B-Tech, F.A. (2018) degree at the same university majoring in painting. In 2019, Hadebe completed a postgraduate certificate in education from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Hadebe was featured in group shows at the Trent and Lorient Art Galleries in Pretoria and prestigious art competitions in South Africa. He is currently an art educator and mentor at the East Rand School of the Arts in Benoni.
Artist Statement
“My work explores the harmonization of opposites through a vibrant abstract expressionist lens, where I express emotions, memories, influences, and transformation as a significant driver. I find inspiration in the natural world, everyday life experiences, the circles of life and spiritual awareness through the directions and seasons we pass through in life. My paintings and drawings become a visual representation of this concept. A testament to the power of integration and radiance that emerges from the synthesis of duality through experimentation with available media and techniques. I invite the viewer to join me on his journey of transformation to embrace the unity that lies beyond the boundaries of opposites and to bask in the illuminating glow of synthesis.”
- Melusi Njabulo Hadebe
ARTWORKS
XOLANI MALINDI
Galax
Watercolour on Fabriano Paper
44 cm x 63 cm 2022
R2 500.00
XOLANI MALINDI
TheMoveI
Watercolour on Fabriano Paper
69 cm x 98.5 cm 2022
R7 000.00
XOLANI MALINDI
WithTime
Watercolour on Fabriano Paper
290 cm x 210 cm 2022
R1 500.00
XOLANI MALINDI
KuzoLungaI
Watercolour on Fabriano Paper 48 cm x 36 cm 2022
R2 000.00
XOLANI MALINDI
Stars
Watercolour on Fabriano Paper 44 cm x 33 cm 2022
R2 500.00
WhenIStarted
Watercolour on Fabriano Paper 36 cm x 98.5 cm 2022
R5 500.00
XOLANI MALINDI
ARTWORKS
IsiqaloyisiphethoIII Mixed Media on Board 99 cm x 64.5cm 2022
R8 000.00
XOLANI GALAX NGWENYA
IsiqaloyisiphethoI
Mixed Media on Board 99 cm x 64.5cm 2024
R8 000.00
XOLANI GALAX NGWENYA
XOLANI GALAX NGWENYA
Imbeleko
Mixed Media on Board
84.5 cm x 206.5 cm 2023
R30 000.00
XOLANI GALAX NGWENYA
Umthandazo
Mixed Media on Board
84.5 cm x 206.5 cm 2022
R30 000.00
Inheritance
Sculpture installation
73 cm x 10cm x 13cm 2024
R5 000.00
XOLANI GALAX NGWENYA
IsiqaloyisiphethoII Mixed Media on Board 207 cm x 64 cm 2024
R15 000.00
XOLANI GALAX NGWENYA
TwoBottlesofWine Acrylics, Charcoal and Soft Pastels on Canvas 119 cm x 84 cm 2023
R20 000.00
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
Conversations
Charcoal on Canvas 119 cm x 84 cm 2023
R20 000.00
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
SynthesisofDuality
Acrylics Paint on Canvas 119 cm x 84 cm 2024
R19 000.00
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
Traffic
Charcoal on Canvas 119 x 84 cm 2023
R17 000.00
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
LastSaturday Charcoal on Canvas 84 cm x 119 cm 2023
R17 000.00
Relocation
Acrylics Paint on Canvas 59 cm x 42 cm 2024
R2 600.00 (Each - Medium Series)
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
RelocationSeries
Acrylic paint on canvas 61 cm x 46 cm 2024
R2 500.00 (Each - Small Series)
LostMemory
Acrylics and Charcoal on Canvas 119 cm x 84 cm 2023
R14 000.00
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
Neutrality Acrylics Paint on Canvas 119cm x 84cm 2024
R19 000.00
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
WithoutMe Acrylics Paint on Canvas 119 x 84 cm
R19 000.00
MELUSI NJABULO HADEBE
SPRINGS ART GALLERY
The Springs Art Gallery offers artists gallery space to exhibit for a limited period. Submissions will be considered for curatorial projects and exhibitions by emerging and established artists in all media. Artists and curators need to approach the gallery by submitting a proposal with a portfolio of their work for consideration.
ENQUIRIES:
Please direct all questions and queries to:
Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (Visual Arts and Galleries Section) No 41 Old Magistrate’s Court Cnr Van Riebeeck and Gerrit Maritz Street Alberton North
t: (011) 999-3213 f: 011 999-3357 e: lorraine.mpamonyane@ekurhuleni.gov.za w: www.ekurhuleni.com
Springs Art Gallery Library Building Corner 5th Street and 6th Avenue | Springs Private bag x58 | Springs 1560
Thabo Sekoaila Curator: Visual Arts
t: 011 999 8726 e: thabo.sekoaila@ekurhuleni.gov.za w: www.ekurhuleni.gov.za
