The ambition of Nhluvuko Sibisi, an exceptional upcoming artist from Mahatlani village, is to motivate people to turn their thinking into doing. His most recent work is a canvas that abstractly illustrates the transformation of day into night, symbolising the passage of time.
This young man's creativity has no limit, which enables him to turn ordinary, everyday scenes around him into unexpected impressions, letting the beholder see things from a new perspective. "What makes my art unique is the fact that I can take something that does not exist at all and make it seem real, or take something real and make it seem unreal. It's all about using your imagination," he said.
Nhluvuko was only seven years old and had just started school at Mahatlani Primary when he discovered his love of art. "I used to draw all over the walls at home, to the dismay of my family. Of course, it needed a lot of improvement, but over the years I kept practising, with much help from my uncle, Jully Mkhabele from Wayeni, who encouraged me every day," he said.
Nhluvuko, who is currently doing an IT course through the Vaal University of Technology (VUT), described the effect art has on his own life. "Art improves my quality of life; it makes me feel good and happy. Being creative can offer powerful opportunities for individuals if they choose to use them. It is a great way to express one's own emotions, or create impressions of nature, or the world out there and the society we live in," he said.
Those who might be interested in Nhluvuko's artwork can contact him on 082 545 0395. He is also available on Facebook (Nhluvuko William).