A creative gift
Of memories, moments and more
The intimacy of art will be on display in Empangeni next month, as artist and Unizulu drama lecturer Gift Marovatsanga aims to showcase his diverse works for the Zululand audience.
The playwright, director, instrumentalist and visual artist will display his pieces as part of A Solo Arts Exhibition at Empangeni Museum from Thursday, 7 July to Wednesday, 31 August.
All his artwork, which includes paintings, will be on display for the general public to view, and those interested can purchase them at the venue.
‘It’s a collection of my work which I want the public to view, and my theme is Memories, Moments and More.
'This has been my dream for such a long time, and I decided my birthday would be the perfect time to showcase my work.
‘The work I will be showcasing has all been inspired by childhood memories and moments that shaped and defined who I am as an artist and as a person.
‘My pieces are about reliving memories from the past and archives which define the journey of where I have come from, where I am now and how that informs the future I have envisioned for myself and the legacy I would like to leave as I come of age,’ said Gift.
As part of the celebration, Gift will also showcase another form of art when he hosts Mr Gee and the Zululand Afro Jazz Band on Sunday, 10 July.
The Sunday jazz session will showcase his musical ability and arrangements.
The music session will also feature other homegrown musos such as Bro Chris, Nomafu, Mfundo, Thabiso, Winnie Love-K, Yves Devakca, Kenny G, and with Ntosh as the event MC.
*Open your PixzAR app and scan the framed image to watch an interview with the artist