For Sanele Ngcai.
In the interview I had with Sanele Ngcai. I felt close with the things concerning him such as racial issues, gender and independence and personal issues as well.
And this is what Sanele Ngcai had to say in the interview we had on 30/05/2011.
1. At what age did you start drawing or pain?
At age (6-7); and I was inspired by my brother.
2. So what did you first draw or paint; and did you like what you created at first?
I was drawing portraits, from my imagination.
3. As a child were you exposed to art?
1990 at the Pretoria Art Museum, and at Primary I did Art as a subject.
4. What’s your favorite medium, and why?
Print making and oil, I like playing around with Primary colours and with print making. I like the way I can make lines and images.
5. Do you want to pursue Art as a career or a hobby?
It’s my career, and it’s something I want to teach.
6. Did you ever exhibit before? If yes where.
Kasi and Unisa in 2010.
7. What’s the message that you want to bring across with your work?
I have different types of messages, and the present body of work is basic on racial and gender issues.
I can relate with the synopsis he made and issues he is facing. At first is the racial issues; people don’t know what race I am. And the smoking issues, I hate smoking, especially tobacco. And it’s pain to grow-up with one parent especial your mother.
By Tebogo Athanasius April
