12 artists to reflect on contemporary global issues

AUCKLAND PARK – The Top Up Inside Out exhibition will reflect on the contemporary major global issues.

August 20, 2015

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Lehlohonolo Mkhasibe stands in front of his artwork made from rubber tyres. He is one of the 12 artists who will exhibit their artworks at the Top Up Inside Out exhibition. Photo supplied.

A group of artists will exhibit their work at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Art Gallery in Kingsway Campus, Auckland Park, from 26 August to 23 September.

The Top Up Inside Out exhibition will feature artworks by members of the artists’ collective, Ubuhle Bobuntu Arts curated by Thulani Zondo. Ubuhle Bobuntu Arts is a registered non-profit organisation empowering youth with skills in art making, life style and workshops in practical visual arts.

The exhibition will be opened by poets and musicians who will perform on 26 August.

The artists’ collective consists of Lehlohonolo Mkhasibe, Thabo Molapo, Thulani Zondo, Thomas Moremi, Pauline Mazibuko, Velaphi Masondo, Enoch Ndlovu, Virginia Ramovha, Mzi Gojo, Sinalothemba Ntuli, Joseph Kgobodi Monnatlala and Victor Mofokeng.

These artists repurpose material such as bread, rubber tyres, match sticks, plastic, cow dung, hair extensions and cans to reflect the contemporary major global issues.

“They focus on green art and eco-logic as a means to reduce the negative impact of wastefulness on the earth’s ecosystems,” said UJ Art Gallery curator Annali Dempsey.

Details: University of Johannesburg Art Gallery 011 559 2099.