In this video, I'm sharing the story of South African artist Nicholas Hlobo. Nicholas is one of the most popular and well-known artists in South Africa, and his work is featured in many international museums and art collections.
If you're curious about South African art, or you just want to learn more about one of the country's most popular artists, then watch this video! Nicholas Hlobo is an interesting and inspiring figure who deserves your attention!
Nicholas Hlobo is one of South Africa’s leading contemporary artists. Over the last decade, he has exhibited mixed media artworks and striking performance art worldwide. He uses a variety of materials to construct giant sculptures and installations. He is best known for using rubber, leather and silk ribbons - all held together with his trademark stitching. His sculptures often reference large creatures or organs, but what do they mean? In these works, Nicholas explores his cultural identity and life as a Xhosa man in Post- Apartheid South Africa. Come with me as we explore Nicholas's life and the Xhosa culture.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
4:36 Zeitgeist
5:42 The Life of Hlobo
7:28 Nicholas moves to Joburg
9:37 Launches art career
10:21 Themes in his work
10:27 Medium as the message
13:34 Juxtaposition
15:23 Creatures and organs
16:16 Musical instruments
17:12 Art v.s craft
17:57 Rites of Passage
19:35 Important artworks to know
19:43 Iimpundulu Zonke Ziyandilandela
22:15 Ingubo yesizwe
23:38 Igqirha Lendlela
25:42 Outro
LET’S SOCIAL
Lillian Gray the Artist’s Social Media:
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Lillian Gray Art School Social Media:
Website: lilliangray.co.za/
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