Born in 1997, Mbombela, South Africa. Lives and works in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Education
2020: Studied Oil Painting under Hester van Rensburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2020: Bachelor of the Arts: Language and Literary Studies, North West University
2015: National Senior Certificate, Pro Arte Alphen Park: School of Performing and Visual Arts
Group Exhibitions
2025: Cleveland National Art Awards, Dunedin, NZ
2025: Guest Artist, GUILD Dunedin, NZ
2024: Aakado, Hinge Arts Project Space, Andor, India
2024: Hope & Sons Art Awards, Dunedin, NZ
2023: Spring Exhibition, Otago Art Society, Dunedin, NZ
2023: Emergent, Gallery Art Bar, Johannesburg, RSA
2022: Alive Again, Askies! Art Collective, Heidelberg, RSA
2021: Summer Song, Askies! Art Collective, Heidelberg, RSA
2015: State Theatre Gala Exhibition, State Theatre, Pretoria, RSA
2015: Tswane Youth Arts Festival, State Theatre, Pretoria, RSA
Residencies
Studio Farm, International Artist Residency, 2024, Rajasthan, India
Publications
This article speaks on the creation of the “Protea Bridge” mural in Heidelberg, South Africa. This mural was created in collaboration with Heidelberg Hope, a non-profit seeking to beautify and uplift the town. Heidelberg is my hometown and the very place where my late mother established her own artistic practice. It gives a brief overview of our family history in the town and my career.
This article concentrates chiefly on the “Protea Bridge” mural and how it came about. During my visit to Heidelberg, I found out that my mom had planned to create a mural on that bridge, specifically of proteas, but that this idea had remained a pipe dream. In collaboration with Heidelberg Hope, we were able to make it a reality.
“First International Art Centre Inaugurated in Andor Village”, Sirohi Headline, Editorial Team, 27 October 2024
The article announces the opening of the first international art centre in Andor village, India, called "Hinge Arts Space." It showcases an exhibition titled Aakado, featuring artists from the U.S, South Africa, and Taiwan, with artworks inspired by local nature and Rajasthani culture. The centre aims to create a collaborative platform for local and international artists.
“Andor Village Attracting International Artists”, Rajasthan Patrika, Patrika News Network, 22 October 2024
The article highlights an international art event in Andor village, Sirohi district, Rajasthan, where artists from the U.S., South Africa, and Taiwan are preparing an exhibition at "Hinge Arts Space.” The event aims to foster cross-cultural exchange, with artists creating murals and paintings inspired by local traditions and nature, emphasising Rajasthan's unique art and lifestyle.
2024: Letters to Lovers Zine, 3rd Edition
2024: The Thing with Feathers, Short Film, Poster Design
“Art Group Exhibition Following a Three Year Hiatus”, Heidelberg Heraut, Eugene Viljoen, 29 September 2021
This article announces the first exhibit by the Askies! Art Collective, held in Heidelberg, South Africa. This group exhibition showcased works from a diverse set of local artists. This was the first public art show in this town since the very first Covid 19 lockdowns.
Collective
Askies! was founded in 2021 and consists of three members - Lara Hattingh, Bahle Ncube & Temiah Booysen.
Askies! Derives its name from the colloquial pronunciation of the Afrikaans word “Ekskuus," meaning “Excuse me”. The heart of the collective is to create grassroots exhibition & learning opportunities for ourselves and other local creatives. We strive to make art, create space and foster community in the competitive art market of Gauteng, South Africa.