Louis Maqhubela
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Louis Maqhubela (b. 1939 in Durban) is a South African artist. [1][2]
[edit] Biography
Louis Maqhubela studied at the Polly Street Art Centre in Johannesburg.[3] One of his earliest exhibitions was in 1959 in Johannesburg, within Artists of Fame and Promise. He continues to exhibit, mainly in London, though his works can be found in galleries and collections in London and South Africa. [4]His current works can also be viewed from his personal home page [5]
[edit] Works
His early work depicted township life but developed rapidly to more abstract approaches.[6] His work is characterized by his use of bold colours and clear references to his African heritage. He works in a variety of media from oil to gouache.[7] Works include
Zebra (1962) [8] Untitled [9] Composition [10] Pondo Forms (1996) [11] Trellis (1997)[12] Inyoka II (2002)[13] Official website [14]
[edit] References
- ^ Art First: Louis Maqhubela
- ^ Louis Maqhubela
- ^ A R T T H R O B _ R E V I E W S _ G A U T E N G
- ^ Art First[1]
- ^ Maqhubela.com[2]
- ^ Art First: Louis Maqhubela
- ^ http://www.satimesonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=375&Itemid=188
- ^ http://www.artthrob.co.za/05jan/images/pollystreet03a.jpg
- ^ Maqhubela
- ^ British Empire: Art and Empire
- ^ Art First: Louis Maqhubela
- ^ Art First: Louis Maqhubela
- ^ Maqhubela Inyoka II
- ^ :: Welcome to Maqhubela.com ::
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