Andy Warhol later on became a pop art legend because of his talent of drawing shoes during the early creative stages of his career. He ended up earning a spot in the cultural timeline…Just like Mr Warhol, Atang Tshikare who us based in cape town , born in bloemfontein, he studied graphic design and spent 2 years in the UK but moved here and did art full time, he is an artist/illustrater who says his passion began with his obsession with sneakers and him always customising sneakers. John Norman took it upon himself to investigate on Atang Tshikare by talking to him about Zabalazaa (surface design and illustration gallery/studio) and the bicycles that are for social upliftment.
About Atang Tshikare by John Norman.
Inspirations:
“Everyday …show more content…
It depends on what subject it is I am drawing; I like a lot of things that I don’t see every day and things that are inspiring, such as colours.”
Message behind the artworks:
“For me it is really about having fun. If you look at my previous exhibition you will realize that the content is dark with a funny element included.”
Zabalazaa:
“It’s a lot of things. ‘Zabalaza’ means ‘to hustle’, mine is spelled differently – it’s about art, so I added an extra ‘a’. It’s something I created to give people a platform, I see people creating stuff but they don’t know where to showcase it, it’s basically a creative solution for individuals.”
Expectations:
“Something different. A lot of people know ‘Zabalazaa’, and then there is me, Atang (the individual). I’ll be showing both. One side is more serious, the other side more playful. It’s gonna be mostly portraits of African individuals who made a big positive change in the world such as the legendary Patrice Lumumba and many other ones.”
A man of colour?:
“Yeah, colours make people happy.”
What question would you like me to ask you?:
‘Why do I work so hard?’
What would the answer be?
That it seems as if I was avoiding people, but the reality is simply that I just enjoy what I do so …show more content…
Our projects are varied and always demand different approaches. We like working with unusual and challenging materials that teach us new things and expand our knowledge
By Sam Prosser.
Bed Sit: http://www.timorousbeasties.com/project/bedsit/
CLIENT : PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART DATE : MARCH 2016
Timorous Beasties were invited to present a solo exhibition at The Gallery - a space for pioneering contemporary creative practice at the Plymouth College of Art - as part of their extensive exhibitions and events programme.
'Bedsit' explores the application of surface pattern design within the context of the bug-ridden bedsit, presenting custom ant wallpaper, reconstructed furniture, cushions, wallpaper panels and a bespoke printed bed and mattress as an iconic centrepiece for the show.
Photography by Sarah Packer.
Divan and mattress by Vispring.”
Contextual Research: Environmental Design:
Involves the process surrounding specific parameters when formulating plans, programs, policies, buildings and products.
Touching The Earth
About Atang Tshikare by John Norman.
Inspirations:
“Everyday …show more content…
It depends on what subject it is I am drawing; I like a lot of things that I don’t see every day and things that are inspiring, such as colours.”
Message behind the artworks:
“For me it is really about having fun. If you look at my previous exhibition you will realize that the content is dark with a funny element included.”
Zabalazaa:
“It’s a lot of things. ‘Zabalaza’ means ‘to hustle’, mine is spelled differently – it’s about art, so I added an extra ‘a’. It’s something I created to give people a platform, I see people creating stuff but they don’t know where to showcase it, it’s basically a creative solution for individuals.”
Expectations:
“Something different. A lot of people know ‘Zabalazaa’, and then there is me, Atang (the individual). I’ll be showing both. One side is more serious, the other side more playful. It’s gonna be mostly portraits of African individuals who made a big positive change in the world such as the legendary Patrice Lumumba and many other ones.”
A man of colour?:
“Yeah, colours make people happy.”
What question would you like me to ask you?:
‘Why do I work so hard?’
What would the answer be?
That it seems as if I was avoiding people, but the reality is simply that I just enjoy what I do so …show more content…
Our projects are varied and always demand different approaches. We like working with unusual and challenging materials that teach us new things and expand our knowledge
By Sam Prosser.
Bed Sit: http://www.timorousbeasties.com/project/bedsit/
CLIENT : PLYMOUTH COLLEGE OF ART DATE : MARCH 2016
Timorous Beasties were invited to present a solo exhibition at The Gallery - a space for pioneering contemporary creative practice at the Plymouth College of Art - as part of their extensive exhibitions and events programme.
'Bedsit' explores the application of surface pattern design within the context of the bug-ridden bedsit, presenting custom ant wallpaper, reconstructed furniture, cushions, wallpaper panels and a bespoke printed bed and mattress as an iconic centrepiece for the show.
Photography by Sarah Packer.
Divan and mattress by Vispring.”
Contextual Research: Environmental Design:
Involves the process surrounding specific parameters when formulating plans, programs, policies, buildings and products.
Touching The Earth