Tega’s work can be found in several institutional and private collections, including Spier, Nando’s and the University of Cape Town.
Adolf Tega finds inspiration in the mundane – the often-overlooked aspects of life.
Of interest to him are the faceless and often disregarded masses that populate our environment.
He is fascinated with the density and scale of these masses – whether they are moving across borders in search of a better life or commuting together on their way to work.
In keeping with this, his artworks are often populated densely.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Tega obtained a Diploma in Fine Art from the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in 2006, specialising in painting and sculpture.
In 2007 he relocated to Cape Town, where he joined the Good Hope Art Studios. He has participated in several group exhibitions and held his first solo exhibition, Africa Without Borders, at The AVA Gallery in Cape Town in 2012.
Another iteration of Africa Without Borders was held at the MOMO Gallery in Cape Town in 2019.
Tega’s work can be found in several institutional and private collections, including Spier, Nando’s and the University of Cape Town.
He was recently chosen for the 2019 Nando’s Creative Exchange, were alongside Robyn Pretorius, Thembalethu Manqunyana and Wonder Marthinus, launched their group exhibit “Home”.
See more of his works here.
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