Oupa Sibeko, whose work is rooted in performative art, is showcasing a solo exhibition that promises to capture the audiences with its fresh and innovative approach. Following his time at the Akademie Schloss in Germany, Sibeko has returned to South Africa with a renewed creative vision that is sure to excite art enthusiasts.
In his latest body of work, Oupa explores materiality and the concept of art objects in a unique way. By using everyday materials like bubble wrap and mosquito netting, he infuses his art with metaphor and meaning, creating a narrative that engages the viewer on multiple levels.
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Oupa’s art blurs the lines between traditional art forms, incorporating elements of painting, drawing, installations, performative gestures, and film to build narratives around space, vulnerability, movement, and play in public spaces.
His work invites the audience to participate in a shared experience, challenging conventional notions of art as a static object.
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The exhibition, titled “MORWALO,” is a reflection of Sibeko’s belief that art is intertwined with social exchanges and collective production processes. Through his creative exploration of materiality and innovative use of unconventional tools.
