Gallery showcases Nsusha’s work
Nhlanhla Ben Nsusha works with materials such as leather patches, buttons, electric wires of different colours, jeans fabric, and even R10 notes.
AN exhibition entitled, Thunga Uthimule / Sew and Sneeze – The Art and Times of Nhlanhla Ben Nsusha, is on at Durban Art Gallery until 25 January.
Thunga Uhimule / Sew and Sneeze – the Art and Times of Nhlanhla Ben Nsusha is an astonishing mixed media retrospective exhibition at the Durban Art Gallery.
Born in 1947 in Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal, and now living in Dobsonville, Ben Nsusha is a critically acclaimed artist with a 40-year career in which his work has been exhibited locally and abroad.
Nsusha is renowned for his skill in mixing materials and techniques, and for his attention to detail. His exhibition Thunga Uthimule is a reflection of his observations of people and society and includes ceramics, sculpture, printmaking and painting
“Ben Nsusha is a multi-talented artist who uses a variety of materials ranging from oil paints, prints, ceramic sculpture and sculpture in wood and metal. From Rorke’s Drift Art School from the Slade Arts School in London, he has executed public sculptures in the UK and elsewhere. He has lectured in universities in South Africa and exhibited his work worldwide his work drawing critical acclaim. Nsusha’s voice as an artist is unique and commands respect,” said Prof Pitika Ntuli, who spoke at the exhibition opening.
Nsusha works with materials such as leather patches, buttons, electric wires of different colours, jeans fabric and even R10 notes.
The Durban Art Gallery is situated on the second floor City Hall, Anton Lembede (Smith) Street (opposite the Playhouse). Contact 031 311 2262/6.
