Colours of Hope is the theme for the Vendor Art featured in The Big Issue #305, now available in Cape Town and nationally.
“Dare to love yourself as if you were a rainbow with gold at both ends.” Author-Poet Aberjhani. And the works in The Big Issue #305 revolve around the theme of hope, with the rainbow being prominent.
The artist whose work you see above is Sicelo Samuel Jama, who recently joined the Big Issue. He is not married and has no children. Lives in Khayelitsha with his friends. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, he has been vulnerably housed.
The last time he had done art was a long time ago in school and he is excited that he can do it again now. He enjoys using colors and drawing cars and humans. In his spare time, he plays soccer and running. He also enjoys going to church and says that the church makes him feel happy and safe.
His painting is titled “Sea Point”.
Other artists feature are Aphiwe Shumi, Lizo Qatase, Siphokazi Magobiyane, and Mauchael van der Walt.
WHERE: Artwork can be seen on this page of the Website and Big Issue Facebook pageÂ
TO ORDER: email info@bigissue.org.za
See also Cape Town Green Map
The WHAT, WHY & WHERE of the
arts scene in around Cape Town
see the arts + crafts map
and listen in to the
Arts Round-Up Fridays @16:15
on Fine Music Radio FMR 101.3fm
About the Big Issue Vendor Art Programme:
Sicelo Samuel Jama
The Art sessions, run by Elaine Millin, are part of The BIG ISSUE Vendor social development programme.
These take place once per month on the day when Vendors are introduced to the latest magazine and have other trainings and workshops. They all happen on the same day so that the Vendors only need to come into the office once.
The Sessions are open to anyone who is keen to participate, there is no judgment on ability or experience.
Each session offers a theme for the Vendors to explore often inspired from nature and reflection on inner qualities and relationships. The exercises are designed to warm, nurture and allow for free exploration. There are people who attend regularly and there is great joy when the pictures appear in the magazine or are sold. New vendors are encouraged to join in.
