Artists

Ayanda Phasha

Ayanda Phasha, a Johannesburg-born artist, designer, and entrepreneur, brings creativity to life with a post-graduate degree in Graphic Design. Her career spans renowned creative agencies, focusing on layout design, illustration, and storytelling. Recognized for her flair in book cover design, she explores themes of self-consolidation in womanhood through bold photographic collages, leaving an indelible mark on the art and design landscape.

Jason Langa

Jason Langa, a Johannesburg-based visual artist, explores personal and communal struggles through portraiture. His work delves into emotional battles, human connections, and celebrates womanhood's role in his creative process. Using graphite and charcoal pencils, alongside oil and acrylic paint, Langa's art captures the complexities of human experience, inviting viewers to contemplate the shared journey of resilience and connection within his community and beyond.

Toka Hlongwane

Toka Hlongwane is a South African artist, photographer, and social entrepreneur. His photography has been exhibited internationally, including at Gallery One11 in Cape Town and Keyes Art Mile in Johannesburg. Toka is also the founder of Bantu Scope, an independent Pan Africanist Cinema in Johannesburg. Additionally, he is a cinematographer, director, producer, and writer, with accolades such as the 2018 South African Film & Television Award for his work on the show Xcellerate. His written work has been published in various outlets, and he contributes to education reform initiatives through The British Council.

Impumelelo Samantha Maseko

Born in Boschfontein, Mpumalanga, Samantha Impumelelo Maseko is a contemporary artist
currently based in Johannesburg. In 2020, she successfully completed a transformative
three-year Printmaking course at Artist Proof Studio, shaping her artistic journey.
Maseko's work serves as a poignant exploration of black femininity and identity, weaving
together narratives through various mediums. Her artistic arsenal includes the evocative
strokes of oil painting, the intricate details of print media, the dynamic fusion of collage,
and the textured layers of mixed media.
Drawing inspiration from her roots and the vibrant pulse of Johannesburg, Maseko's art reflects a distinctive style that resonates with both depth and diversity.

Ryan Shava

Ryan Shava, a 23-year-old South African artist of Zimbabwean heritage, emerged as a prodigy, exhibiting his work at age 9. His Neo-expressionist style, influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat, captures contemporary South African life. Beyond canvas, Ryan's artistry extends to graffiti in Johannesburg and collaborations with brands like Forgive Skateboards. He has exhibited globally, including at the Pretoria Museum of Arts and Gallery Fanon in Johannesburg, and his NFTs are available on Open Sea and Momint.

Kat Loves Sithole

"Initially venturing into accounting, Kat found his creative spirit stifled within its confines. In 2019, he courageously embraced graphic design as a self-taught discipline, unleashing a torrent of artistic expression. He sees himself as an architect of visual language, transcending boundaries with each creation. Through his work, he delves into the complexities of the black body's perception, confronting societal narratives that detach us from our natural origins. This disconnection breeds a resentful detachment from nature and manifests in harmful self-perceptions, a consequence of exploitation and control propagated by external forces."