Ofentse Seshabela Studio

19/02/2024

Fun fact: I only wore school shoes until gr5. Grade 6 n 7, I wore Carvela, which were handed down to me by my aunt. I had two pairs. One black with knotted tassels on the top of the foot. The other, shinny snake skin textured leather. I switched between the shoes until they were ultimately finished… My high school years I opted for a grasshopper, which wasn’t so popular during that time. 2009… it was mostly worn by tymers who were supposedly losers. First day in grade 8, at Queens High, I rocked my elevated rubber sole leather grasshopper. It was black… boys n girls that time who didn’t comprehend style… threw words such as “bumpa sfebe”, but I carried on rocking my very rare piece of fashion to school. Until 2 years later, everyone started wearing di “bumper sfebe”.

Carvela
Acrylic on board
18x18
2023

05/09/2023

17/08/2023

Sive Mraulana is a multimedia artist whose work is inspired by his African background and socio-political issues. His artistic vision is to create works that challenge audiences to think critically about issues such as racial inequality, poverty, and violence, while also celebrating the beauty and vibrancy of African culture.
Mraulana’s work is characterized by its use of bold colors, intricate patterns, and striking imagery. He draws on a range of artistic traditions, including traditional African art, contemporary street art, and graphic design, to create works that are visually stunning and intellectually engaging.

16/08/2023

Exciting News! Join us at 16 on Lerotholi Gallery for the opening reception of our new exhibition "Umphakathi" on August 20, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM!

Embrace the essence of community as we explore the meaning of "Umphakathi" - a space at the center of it all.

In collaboration with Ofentse Seshabela Studio, we are thrilled to present this extraordinary exhibition, showcasing the incredible creations of young artists who participated in the transformative "Umphakathi Playshops."

Ofentse Seshabela Studio facilitated these "playshops" with a vision to create a communal space of care and development for young artists. They brought together six talented artists/mentors, each specializing in diverse mediums, to share their invaluable knowledge. The result? A journey of growth, exploration, and self-discovery for these young creatives.

Inspired by the belief that even at the margins of one world, we can find our place at the center of our own, these young artists have poured their hearts and souls into their artwork. Their pieces reflect the vicissitudes of life, love, and death - experiences that shape us as individuals and unite us as a community.

We invite you to join us in this celebration of creativity and unity, to envision what our community can look like, to reflect on our responsibilities towards each other, and to nurture spaces of possibility and resistance. Witness the power of art that emerges from the heart of the community. See you on August 20, 2023 at 16 on Lerotholi Gallery from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM!

07/08/2023

“Mmuso wa magodu”
Smoke and mixed media on Fabriano.
2023

14/02/2023

Our film photography Playshop at Peter Clarke Art Centre went a lil something like this...
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09/02/2023

This coming weekend ku mphakathini wethu... We will be graced by multitalented artist, dj and model "Shakes" where he will be giving a Playshop on film photography. With a background in photography, having studied at the Market Photo Workshop, Shakes has been practicing as a photographer (among other things), based in Cape Town. We are looking forward to playing as on Saturday 11 February 2023 at the Peter Clarke Art Centre. Kuzo ba lit 🔥

09/02/2023

Kicking it with our good friend this coming Saturday!

Abashweeee 🔥🔥🔥

08/02/2023

Looking back at our previous playshop which took place this passed Saturday at the Peter Clarke Art Centre. We were blessed with prestige knowledge on the music culture as well as a performance by Lindisipho Gulwa. Man... It keeps getting better!

Look out for the next Playshop with wethu.

03/02/2023

☀️☀️It's gonna be a jump! ☀️☀️

03/02/2023

Lindisipho Gulwa coming through tomorrow with his prestige knowledge of music... Looking forward to playing as

31/01/2023

A recap on our wonderful Playshop this passed weekend with the ever so talented Nasfa Ncanywa. The artists of engaged on an intensive introduction to Perfomance Art... Boy did they all kill it... Super amazing! Looking forward to the next Playshop
no mphakathi wethu!