BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE– From writing to painting!
Former journalist Ntsika Ngcamphalala held his second exhibition dubbed ‘Angst, the Absurd, and a Search for Meaning’ at Yini Loku on Saturday (May 25, 2024).
The exhibition kicked off just after 4pm and finished at 6pm.
The exhibition brought so much colour and dimension to the establishment. When reached for comment, Ngcamphalala shared with this publication that this was his second exhibition. His first was in 2019 at Bahle Gallery.
When asked about the meaning behind the theme of the exhibition, he said, “Anxiety is a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general. Absurdism is the belief that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe.”
He went on to say that the exhibition was an expression of these themes. Three paintings have been sold so far. The artist revealed that his passion for painting started back in high school in 2014. He said, “The night was a resounding success, an enchanting exhibition, and all those who witnessed it were in awe.
Thank you to everyone who came to the opening. If you missed it, you have two weeks to experience it.”
When asked about the comparison of the two exhibitions, he said that with the first one, he did not know much about promoting before the actual event. “I was happy with my debut exhibition. It was intimate. It was not as packed as the last one. But I learned a lot. On Saturday, a lot of people came to support me, and I was really happy with the support.”
Ngcaphalala said that he not only does oil paintings but also pen drawings. “Oil painting requires skill. It takes longer to dry as it is not water-based. Usually, vanish is used over time to protect its durability.”
It is worth mentioning that his oil paintings are invigorating, consuming, and transport one to another realm. The artist shared that art is now growing in the country as people love to find the voice of expression and communication.
To view his art visit Yini Loku, which is an independent gathering, co-working, and conferencing venue for artists and creatives in Mbabane? It is located at the Cinelux Building opposite the Magistrate Court corner of Gwamile and Mandela Street, Mbabane
