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AB2668 – Soweto
December 15, 2023 @ 1:00 pm SAST

Art Battle Soweto – December 15, 2023
Doors @ 1:00pm / Painting @ 7:00pm
EST1912 Arts and Culture Hub – 1912 Gumede Street, Moroka, Soweto
Tickets on Quicket
- Date & Time: December 15th, 2023 – An electrifying evening of live competitive painting.
- Event Type: Three-round Art Battle featuring Soweto’s finest visual artists.
- Prizes: 8000 rand prize for the winning artist, plus the prestigious title of ‘Art Battle Champion.’
- Audience Participation: Attendees vote to determine the winner.
- Global Reach: Live streaming on the Art Battle International Platform for worldwide audience engagement.
- Entertainment: Live music by Peanut Butter Jam Collective and top DJs.
- Culinary Experience: Gourmet burgers by Phat Burgers and an extensive drink selection.
- Social Impact: Proceeds support the Motlalepula Chabaku Foundation and local art development programs. This initiative is supported by the City of Johannesburg’s Art Alive 2023 Program and the Art Bank SA PESP4 Internship Program.
Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists!
Art Battle Soweto is an 18+ event.
REGISTER NOW TO VOTE
ARTISTS
Artists can apply to compete. Also, most events have a ‘Wildcard’ easel, where artists leave their names at the door and we draw at random to pick the Wildcard Artist. To be a potential wildcard artist, just buy a ticket and show up!
Confirmed Competitors
Bonginkosi Thato Mavuso
Instagram: b.oart88
Bonginkosi's art is an allegorical representation of humanity. He uses bright and high-contrast colors in an impressionistic manner to render the human form. For Bonginkosi, concentrating on a warm color palette to accentuate the flesh tones gives his portraits a much livelier look.
I’m thankful to have been chosen to be part of the Art Battle Challenge in Soweto.
Tebogo Jordan Khalo
Instagram: tebogokhalo_stodios
Tebogo is a visionary, visual artist hailing form Johannesburg. From the inception of his journey, Tebogo exhibited an extraordinary artistic flair that would become the driving force behind his creative pursuits. Tebogo is currently exploring the concept of "Home as Self," acknowledging the intricate link between an individual's sense of self and their physical, emotional, and non-material connections to their home.
Let the strokes of your paintbrush transcend your pain, sketch through hardships, and Create a world of Infinite Possiblities.
SenzArt911
Instagram: senzart911_amasweedi
SenzArt911 is a street artist from Soweto and his work reflects multi-cultural diversity using African masks. His work, African pop art, started as a movement called Amasweedi. He loves working alongside other artists, musicians and DJs.
Come and see Amasweedi in action and get to see the battle of the titans to make the God's bleed with creativity.
BONGINKOSI LIYO MKHATSHWA
Instagram: liyo_s_art_28
Mkhatshwa Bonginkosi Ligo is an emerging visual artist. He was introduced to art by his uncle who used to paint in his spare time. He explores the notion of rurality, such as underprivileged education, water scarcity, and load shedding through symbolism, printmaking, painting, and drawing. His work investigates the enduring spirit of village dwellers in his region.
Dear brothers and sisters, I would like to appreciate your support as you made it to the even. Remember, your vote is my future. I will highly appreciate if you can value my work of art with your priceless Vote. Enjoy.
Thank you in advanced. Let's paint.
Liyo
JusGomo
Instagram: media.jusgomo
JusGomo is a digital artist and illustrator. Her work is deeply influenced by her identity as an artist, black woman and entrepreneur. Through her creations, JusGomo strives to express vulnerability and showcase her personal growth.
I am very excited to be a part of Art Battle. It affirms my love and passion for art and that it is possible to pursue something that sets your soul on fire.
Nkululeko Mahlangu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkululekoidea/
Nkululeko is a Soweto based artist of Koi heritage. He produces contemporary pieces that transcend canvas and street art. His subject matter has a significant focus on African antiquity and lends dialogue to the historical and cultural influences of modern-day Urban Youth in a current paradigm.
Come and witness greatness in performance looking for awesome vibes
ManLou
Instagram: kanvas_arts
ManLou's art is mostly colorful and inspired by his Ndebele culture, the love of color, and celebrating life in color. ManLou is always evolving and ready to learn new skills. Some of his artwork has been created in its first attempts after seeing something. He puts his mind to it and goes!
Be ready to be amazed and be dazzled by creating, artistic minds in 1 place, doing what they love and do with passion...
Lucas (manLou) Ndala Kanvas Arts get ready to know the name💯
Thabang Simelane
Instagram: @kasipicasso
Thabang is a self-taught, professional, visual artist. He focuses on portraiture and realism and his art topics are mainly about his life experiences. Thabang is a very versatile artist who uses many different mediums to express his work. His motto is "through art I speak."
My Name is Thabang Siphiwe Simelane i am a self taught Professional visual artist, I major most in portraiture and realism , my Art topics are mainly about my life experiences. My art is catered for every person who is interested in arts, I am a versatile artist as I use many different mediums to express my works."THROUGH ART I SPEAK " that is my motto.
Kaya Mazule
Instagram: @kayamazule
Thabang is a self-taught artist from Soweto who started art at the early age of 6. He specializes in portraits and uses my form of medium to execute his masterpieces, even though he is fond of pencils.
Nova Sachs
Nova Sachs is a visual artist who makes paintings, photos, and conceptual and mixed media artworks. With a conceptual approach, he uses references and ideas that are integrated into the process of composition and making the work. Nova Sachs considers himself a visual communicator who uses painting, photography & digital media as a tool of expression.
When you support and buy from a local artists, you're not only supporting their family and livelihood, but
you're also helping the whole entire creative community to thrive. Thank you so much for the continued support - Nova Sachs
Katlego Bodibe
Instagram: ndthenwhat
Katlego is a multidisciplinary visual artist who creates comfort art that communicates or evokes a response. He explores form, layers, medium, texture and subject matter that resonates with him and the audience. Katlego's skillset includes drawing, painting, photography, digital media, sculpting, printmaking and video.
I express, emotions, concepts and question the status quos. I explore and blend both traditional and modern techniques. I hope my art connects with audiences and evokes action or conversations that lead to better communities. I’m currently exploring infusing coffee into various forms of art such as illustrations, paintings and sculptures.