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Reimagining our sense of being The exhibition — aptly titled Umhlaba, which can be translated as the world, the globe, the soil, the land — speaks to the multiple ways in which we can, and must, attend to our understanding of life. It focuses on Bengu’s multi-media work from 1998 to today. Bongi Benu colours the world brightly with her art, her laughter and her life The artist Bongi Bengu is having a major exhibition at the Pretoria Art Museum which runs from this Saturday (September 9) until November 5. She told DIANE DE BEER about her passion which is constantly evolving and reflecting her life, her dreams and hopes Intraparadox, Interview with Bongi Bengu - The Nexus Bongi Bengu’s art practice which goes back to the late 1990s has, thematically and conceptually speaking, put women at its core. This edition of Intraparadox takes place in the context of her exhibition at the Alliance Française Pretoria entitled Umhlaba: The World. An attempt is made to trace her origin narrative and arrive at an understanding of her art practice. Bongi Bengu: The Alchemy Of Art And Life Bengu's dedication to her craft led her to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree at Mount Vernon College in Washington DC, followed by a master's degree in Fine Arts from the University of Cape Town The World Umhlaba Solo Exhibtion by Bongi Bengu 2023 The World Umhlaba Solo Exhibition by Bongi Bengu was opened by His Excellency Mr Antonis Mandritis at the Pretoria Art Museum on the 9 September 2023. Being a creative in the new normal
Eight dynamic creatives share their experiences and activities during lockdown and how they visualize starting afresh – on the proverbial blank canvas. A collaboration initiated by Thea van Schalkwyk Kaya FM: Bongi Bengu
Bongi Bengu interviewed by Gerry Rantseli-Elsdon on Vuka Africa
Discover who you are through art
Bongism is a solo art exhibition tracing the evolution and transformation of a talented artist, Bongi Bengu. Her work deals with healing through visual art, dance and movement, documenting and researching the visual arts, teaching art to school children and curating exhibitions. She wants to transform people's thinking through her art and help them discover who they are. Bongi Bengu unmasked
South Africa is overflowing with talented individuals - musicians, actors, writers, artists and dancers and the media has been actively trying to promote each of these artistic talents. For some reason, however, art is still one of the most neglected of the lot with exhibitions often only attended by an elite few. Since we love all things that move the soul we decided to find out more about one of our country’s great artists, Bongi Bengu. Her work has been described as a social commentary about her life as a black/African woman, and a black woman artist. In an industry where success is pretty hard to come by, Bengu has managed to make a name for herself through her work which has led to her winning several awards and mounting her own exhibitions.
Bongi Bengu and Collen Maswanganyi at Kizo Gallery
Well established painter Bongi Bengu shares her first outing in KwaZulu-Natal, province of her birth, with sculptor Collen Maswanganyi who hails from Giyani in Limpopo. Despite the immediate differences in their work, the two evidence a shared interest in their commentary on contemporary life. | |
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