Art studio hosts exhibition
Art-On Studio held their year-end exhibition to display the work their artists did this year.
Art-On Studio held its year-end exhibition, which displayed all the work students completed throughout the year.
The studio was founded by Louretta Marais three years ago and she aimed to expose people to art and also uplift the community.
“Teaching people art is the best job ever and I absolutely love it. I love being surrounded by creative energy and talented people,” she said.
She added that her students come up with their ideas on what they want to paint and then she guides them through the process of bringing that idea to life.
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“I believe that there is art in everyone and all you need to do is bring it up to the surface. I believe it comes from our ancestors as they had creative energies.”
A student at the studio, 13-year-old Shazia Sayed spoke about her love for art.
“I’ve been doing art at this studio for two years now and it is a very good and healthy environment. I enjoy it so much because it’s very peaceful, calming and relaxing.
“I have sold about five of my art pieces and I do see myself pursuing this as a career,” she said.
Zamian Robbetze (15) said that through the paintings he got to see how much he grew and developed as an artist.
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One of the more senior artists at the studio, Rika Classen (80) said art has helped her relax.
“I’ve been a student here for about three years and I’m enjoying myself. Art helps me relax and I like being creative,” she said.
Classen added that she encourages people her age to start exploring the world of art.
