In the same way, our individual actions can have an impact on society. Our actions today will also impact on the earth tomorrow. Both Buthelezi and Ntuli use recycled and re-purposed ‘found objects’ to create their works and to create beauty from the debris of society. Their respective bodies of work are able to stand-alone but, together, these two solo oeuvres make a powerful statement about life and art in South Africa today.

‘A Journey Worth Contemplating’ will launch an exciting season of art exhibitions at the SIBISI gallery, with more exciting shows planned.

Thandi Sibisi, the owner and trailblazing entrepreneur behind SIBISI Gallery, aims to promote black artists to South Africans and international art lovers. Sibisi created this self-financed gallery in an attempt to demystify the world of art and to bring artists and art lovers closer together. “Secondary to creating awareness of our rich visual arts heritage, our vision is to educate the general public on the role that art plays in contributing to our developmental economy,” says Sibisi. South Africa’s growing middle class is the primary target market. “A lot of education around the art sector and its contribution to job creation and as a contributor to our national GDP is necessary,” enthused Sibisi.

“Buying art is a personal thing and can be quite intimidating to the uninitiated. With my boutique gallery, I wanted to create a warm and inviting space, which is the antithesis of a typical gallery – cold, impersonal. I speak my client’s language, devoid of pretentions usually associated with traditional galleries. We also encourage people to use the space for their own events, which will hopefully contribute to the demystification of art gallery spaces as the domain for the snobbish,” concludes Sibisi.

The exhibition will open to the public on 3 May until 30 May, at number 10 High Street, Melrose Arch Precinct, Johannesburg.