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1951 - 2022. Known for: Painting.
Alfred Thoba occupies a complex position in the South African art canon. A self-taught artist, Thoba’s only attempt at formal training was turned down by Bill Ainslie, who believed he had a natural... Read full biography
Alfred Thoba occupies a complex position in the South African art canon. A self-taught artist, Thoba’s only attempt at formal training was turned down by Bill Ainslie, who believed he had a natural gift. Thoba himself describes his ability as something he was born with, which allows his artwork to... Read full biography
Alfred Thoba occupies a complex position in the South African art canon. A self-taught artist, Thoba’s only attempt at formal training was turned down by Bill Ainslie, who believed he had a natural gift. Thoba himself describes his ability as something he was born with, which allows his artwork to develop independently of art historical reference or influence. Thoba’s paintings serve as vehicles for messages, personal, moral, and often visionary. These are frequently accompanied by handwritten... Read full biography
Alfred Thoba occupies a complex position in the South African art canon. A self-taught artist, Thoba’s only attempt at formal training was turned down by Bill Ainslie, who believed he had a natural gift. Thoba himself describes his ability as something he was born with, which allows his artwork to develop independently of art historical reference or influence. Thoba’s paintings serve as vehicles for messages, personal, moral, and often visionary. These are frequently accompanied by handwritten letters to ensure the viewer understands the meaning behind the work. His technique is distinctive: thick paint sculpted into relief, applied obsessively with various tools to create rich, textured surfaces. This physical, time-intensive process... Read full biography
Alfred Thoba occupies a complex position in the South African art canon. A self-taught artist, Thoba’s only attempt at formal training was turned down by Bill Ainslie, who believed he had a natural gift. Thoba himself describes his ability as something he was born with, which allows his artwork to develop independently of art historical reference or influence. Thoba’s paintings serve as vehicles for messages, personal, moral, and often visionary. These are frequently accompanied by handwritten letters to ensure the viewer understands the meaning behind the work. His technique is distinctive: thick paint sculpted into relief, applied obsessively with various tools to create rich, textured surfaces. This physical, time-intensive process reflects the intensity of his engagement with his subject matter. Despite decades of practice, Thoba remains on the outskirts of the... Read full biography