Lusanda Ndita is a South African visual artist. In 2017 Ndita completed the Advanced Programme in Photography course at the Market Photo Workshop in Johannesburg. In 2020 he was awarded the Tierney Fellowship. His practice is one of self-investigation, experienced through the guise of cultivating his family's domestic archive of images, oral narratives and the inclusion of various artifacts, such as an Apartheid dompass book which belonged to his grandfather. His practice serves as a contemporary album which tells the story of his own heritage and life experiences.

Seema's work takes on an imaginative, experimental approach to storytelling by depicting alternative worlds where the black female figure can derive power and instances of agentic becoming. Agentic becoming is the process of actively shaping and transforming oneself through personal agency and intentional actions. The call to fantasy lends this practice to infinite modes of being that write their own story, through her sensitivity to the world; within her or the world around her. Compelled by monotype printmaking, collage, and animation, Seema reveals an assembly of layered processes that centers around joining fragments to a new type of whole. The source material of photographs, family archives, newspaper clippings, and magazine cut-outs are decontextualized through the surgical practice of cutting, tearing, moving and mending.

Tshepo Bopape is a South African Multidisciplinary artist. Bopape's work seeks to explore belief in Myths and signs, particularly as it relates to the world of dreams and the physical lived experience. It seeks to gain an understanding of the spiritual signifiers we encounter, as well as to suggest or assert a meaning to these spiritual encounters. It is centered around belief systems in relation to spiritual encounters and encounters with nature. It also explores the effects of spiritual systems of knowledge that are passed down through generational interaction and how they work in the production of meaning making in our lives. Meaning being created through belief in what the spiritual signifier is communicating.

Lerato Ntili (b. 2001) is a South African artist born and raised in Bloemfontein, Free State. She has recently completed her BA (Honours) in Fine Arts at the University of Pretoria. Photography is a way of drawing through aspects of light, through a lens, a story is introduced. The Ntili draws with light within black and white photography and creates a vital view and structure on lighting by capturing the essence of the self, subject, and object. Ntili’s practice represents the body and the object. The body and object are in constant conversation creating a dialogue, a glimpse of the self is evoked and displayed. An interrogation of the self is presented as the self has become the object and the object has become the self, the objects are found within the artists’ personal space as the personal now becomes public.

Langa is a South African artist  exploring  the transformative power of storytelling and the enduring legacy of memories. Through my chosen mediums, I craft evocative depictions of black individuals, weaving narratives rich in love, emotion, and societal reflection. My work serves as a conduit for exploring the intricate tapestry of African cultural experiences, delving into questions of identity gender roles and the interplay between personal and communal histories. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant landscapes of my hometown in Polokwane and the bustling metropolis of the city of Johannesburg, my compositions reflect the nuanced complexities o navigating life in diverse environments. Each scene I create is imbued with a quest for self-discovery, inviting viewers to journey alongside the characters I portray.

Lehoko's artistic practice is a reflection of her deeply personal exploration of the human condition, rooted in the complexities of emotion and the resilience of the human spirit. Through sculpture and painting, she endeavors to capture the essence of our shared experiences, delving into the depths of the subconscious to unearth narratives that resonate universally. Inspired by her own journey and informed by the challenges and triumphs of those around her, Lehoko's work serves as a visual dialogue—an invitation for viewers to engage with themes of identity, memory, and emotion. Drawing from the rich tapestry of life, each piece is a testament to the power of art to transcend language and culture, speaking to the heart with an honesty that is both raw and captivating.

Sitoe is deeply influenced by his dreams, intuition, and subconscious guidance. Sitoe approaches his art practice as a means of exploring and expressing the subconscious and the
spiritual, using wood carving and painting as his primary mediums. Sitoe's creative process begins with a deep dive into his own psyche and intuitive senses. He allows his dreams to guide him, drawing on their imagery and symbolism to create unique and innovative artworks. Sitoe also draw inspiration from my ancestral heritage, incorporating traditional motifs and symbols into his pieces. Leonardo's work is characterized by its bold colors, expressive brushstrokes, and dynamic compositions. He works in a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, and sculpture, and is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in his art.

Khanya Zibaya (b. 1994) is a multidisciplinary storyteller who tries to make meaning out of things that are pushed to the peripheries of society. He works with visual performance, experimental video work, experimental painting, sculptural, installation and photography. Khanya also works with bodies and found objects to create juxtapositions of realities. The things that people tend to not want to see are the subjects of Khanya’s visual and physical interests in his multidisciplinary work. His personal connections with notions of the discarded push him to attempt to perform or make performance-based visual artworks attempting to confront people with discarded images; for people to see themselves through what he calls “euphemisms of life”. Playing with or manipulating the materials of human everyday violence is Khanya’s way of making distortion visible to those who perform it. He is interested in people reforming relationships with things that have become mundane. The ever shifting and unseeing way that people create and are created by systems feeds Khanya’s constant hunger to create in new ways and expose the old ways that persists in that.