Semi Lubisi

Exhibiting Artist: Semi Lubisi

Semi Lubisi is a Johannesburg based self-taught artist from Tembisa township. Lubisi’s practice explores the exuberance and vitality of township culture, which reflects the deep connection the artist has with his neighbourhood.

Semi Lubisi

Education is life 2022

Watercolour and ink on paper

32.7 x 32.7 cm £250

Semi Lubisi

Even when no-one is looking, just be you 2022

Watercolour and ink on paper

32.7 x 32.7 cm £250

Semi Lubisi

Happiness is a choice 2022

Watercolour and ink on paper

32.7 x 32.7 cm £250

Semi Lubisi

Love is priceless II 2022

Watercolour and ink on paper

32.7 x 32.7 cm £250

Semi Lubisi

Sisterhood love is unconditional, it's forever 2022

Watercolour and ink on paper

32.7 x 32.7 cm £250

Semi Lubisi

Something all we need is that one friend 2022

Watercolour and ink on paper

32.7 x 32.7 cm £250

He draws inspiration from the day to day lives of ordinary people in the township and makes use of charcoal, watercolours & acrylics on paper to relate stories and experiences of township lives.

His style is characterised by firm charcoal strokes with soft shades combined with bright colours that bring an element of vibrancy, yet simple clarity. These works raise awareness around the social issues affecting communities within the townships, and invites the viewer to experience these feelings.

His subjects are predominantly children, be it imaginary or from Lubisi’s photographs. Children are the beginning of creation, they are a symbol of innocence, freedom, love and they are nothing but pure souls.