(“Umkhokha” by Mandlenkosi Khoza)Running concurrently with the exhibition by Clive Sithole, the BAT Centre will host a solo exhibition of paintings by Mandlenkosi Khoza in the Democratic Gallery from February 9.
Mandlenkosi Khoza was born in KwaZulu-Natal in Durban and his passion for designing led him to study Civil Drafting at the Mangosuthu University of Technology. Growing up in a township he noticed lack of motivation in his community and developed a desire to paint mostly about life in Durban. He draws inspiration from nature and animals and depicts various issues ranging from lust and the abuse of woman abuse to piracy and cultural rituals. He uses his paintings to raise awareness to people who engage with it which is his reason for titling his exhibition Ngiqalazise (help raise awareness).
A self-taught painter, Mandlenkosi Khoza started painting a few years ago after discovering a medium of expression, a medium that best suited his need to address issues facing his community. He likes to work with bright colours and most of his paintings are abstract and rough in texture.
Ngiqalazise will open on February 9 at 18h00 and runs until March 11. The BAT Centre is situated in the Small Crafts Harbour and can be approached via the road running past the Point Yacht Club, parallel to the Embankment. More information on 031 332 0451.
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