Untitled ,2017
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Notes : This work is characteristic of Mongezi Ncaphayi’s unique style of minimalism, which offers a sophisticated presentation of contemporary abstraction. With a focus on rhythm and form, Ncaphayi creates an intricate and compelling network of line and colour, enhanced by focused areas of delicate mark-making, linear strokes and organic shapes. A proficient saxophonist himself, he creates work driven by a process of intuition while incorporating the improvisational qualities of jazz music.Ncaphayi was the recipient of the Absa L’atelier Gerard Sekoto Award in 2013, which earned him a residency at the Cite Des Arts in Paris. This followed his Advanced Studies in Art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, USA, the previous year. In 2016, he was awarded a grant from the Prince Claus Fund in Amsterdam. Ncaphayi’s work forms part of many important collections including the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington DC and Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
Marelize Van Zyl
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