The exhibition was officially opened by Paul Cooper and was
blessed by the attendance of the two group (Sosha S’khotha Kings-SSK &
Italian Gate-IG) that Ngcobo documented for the exhibition. The mood and the
response of the groups to their culture was well received.
Nkosikhona Ngcobo is a South African born
artist from Newcastle in KZN who graduated from the Tshwane University of
Technology TUT (Pretoria Art Campus) with B-Tech in Graphic Design (2013) and
Vaal University of the Technology with a National Diploma in Graphic Designer
(2003). In 2008 he won two awards at the graduated from the Vaal University of
the Technology with a National Diploma in Graphic Designer.
He is currently studying a Master's degree
in Visual Arts at the university in South Africa (Pretoria Main Campus). In
2008 he won two awards at the 8th edition of Biennale of African Contemporary
Art Dak' Art.; awarded for the Ministry for the Culture and Award of the Zuloga
Foundation Award. The exceptional wealth of his African artistic talent still
remains big and gets the appreciation that it deserves globally.
“Some of my works have been exhibited in
South Africa, Senegal, Germany, The Royal Netherlands, United Kingdom, France,
United States of America and Denmark,” he explains. “In 2009 I published my
first book called Son of the Soil. It
is a remarkable trademark that I have decided to leave for the country, to see
how far I have come in securing a position in the international art scene and
inspire the youth South Africa.”
In 2011 Ngcobo self-published his second
book, The Unaccomplished: The journey
of a social activist. It a very important book because it will open the public’s
imagination and help them to focus their attention on important issues that are
experienced daily.
“It will fill your mind with adventures
that leave you wondering what would happen if you continue to do good things
for other less fortunate people instead of worrying about irrelevant issues. In
2014 I've been honoured as one of the Top 200 Young South Africans for 2014 who
are shaping the country's future after receiving a lot of nominations from
South Africa and abroad,” adds Ngcobo.
Nothing Can Stop Us,
Siyikhothane is running until May 6 at Unisa Art Gallery Pretoria. For more
information contact Nkosikhona Ngcobo on 072 122 5231.
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