A Capturing Encounter with Contemporary South African Artist Andrew Ntshabele

On 3 April 2021, Artyli.com Gallery hosted a unique exhibition with some of South African’s finest artists as we transition into the new month. Nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, opposite the iconic 44 Stanley Street in Milpark, the gallery is hosting an inspired group exhibition entitled “Captcha Colour”.

It’s been a year since South Africa went into lockdown and as we have all had to grapple and adjust to a new way of living, we still need to express our humanity and come together as a community, and celebrating art creates that space for us. Now more than ever is a time to appreciate our South African artists. “Art is an expression of what it means to be human. During times of a pandemic, art allows us to amplify important voices and messages. We couldn’t think of a better time to gather some of the country’s finest artists to collectively exhibit during these difficult times,” says Karen Cullinan from Artyli.com.

The talented Andrew Ntshabele is one of the brilliant artists who will be showcasing their work on the day. Andrew will introduce his solo exhibition entitled “Encounters.” Ntshabele’s expresses his groundbreaking and joyful storytelling in a unique way in mixed media on found newspaper, postcards and musical score backgrounds. Born in the small rural town of Moruleng in the North West province of South Africa, Andrew is a rising star who has participated in several curated group exhibitions. One of Andrew’s most notable achievements was receiving the painting merit award at the Ekurhuleni 2012 Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards. He was also commissioned to paint a portrait of a mine worker for the Exxaro portrait project in 2012 of Mr. Derek Hanekom (Minister of Tourism). Andrew also exhibited at the Turbine art fair in 2015 as part of the emerging artists’ mentorship programme hosted by the Assemblage Studios and Fresh Produce.

“The pandemic has presented many challenges but is has also inspired my work too. My work has always been enthused by social-emotional commentary which has led me to incorporate more than one medium in my paintings,” says Ntshabele.

The exhibition will be open from 03 April – 30 May 2021.

About Artyli.com

Situated in the trendy creative hub of Milpark in Johannesburg, Artyli.com exhibit and sell artwork created by emerging and mid-career contemporary African artists. The gallery specializes in original as well as limited edition prints. We gallery aims to facilitate opportunities for artists to be launched on the local and international scene through the physical gallery space and a fully commercialized digital platform, delivering artworks to collectors far and wide. Using safe and reliable shipping partners Artyli.com promises to deliver artworks anywhere in the world within 10 working days. Apart from the gallery’s own platforms, the artworks are also showcased in exhibitions held on Artsy.net.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary exhibition and a chance to meet the artists. Included in the line-up for the exhibition is celebrity guest and perennial inspiration, DJ Sbu and his team from Home Grown Radio as well as art aficionado and collector Thuli Zulu.

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