Artist Profile
Obakeng Masilo
Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Jewelry Design
Johannesburg, South Africa
Bio
Obakeng Masilo (born 01 January 2001) is a visual artist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Masilo specialises in drawing, painting, printmaking, and jewelry design and manufacture. Currently, Masilo is completing his 3rd year at the University Johannesburg, where he's currently building a Jewellery based body of work. He has been able to complete he's course of study at Artist Proof where he endeavoured to push the boundaries by cross pollinating intaglio, Lithography, Linocut, and screen print printmaking techniques in an innovative and engaging manner.
Artist Statement
Symbolism, as well as the surreal nature of his work, allows Masilo to take the viewer on a dream infused theatrical journey as he explores and interrogates fundamental harsh realities of living in post-Apartheid South Africa. Through his work, Masilo aims to spark dialogues and conversations. Masilo's goal is to establish himself as an emerging artist and jeweller in South Africa. He aims to exhibit his work locally and internationally as he believes that his work carries a universal message of transformation and change.
