The Art Vendor theme for The Big Issue #308 is San Prehistoric Art and we feature Lizo Qatase and Solomon Masosa
“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.” Pablo Picasso
Lizo Qatase and Solomon Masosa are two of the many artists featured in The Big Issue #308 on page 42.
Lizo Qatase
Lizo is a young man who considers himself a people’s person. He enjoys meeting people and helping when ever he can. He says that being a Big Issue vendor awards him that opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds.
He recalls that in 2010 during the soccer world cup how he enjoyed meeting soccer players because he loves the sport. Lizo is eager to learn and as a result he has completed many courses including basic mechanic and computer skills. He participates in the art workshops because he enjoys it and is willing to learn. Other than working as a Big Issue vendor, he has worked in hotels as a housekeeper.
His painting is titled: “Animals next to the road” (See image above)
Solomon Masosa
In Zimbabw
e he was a professional soccer player, playing for a local soccer club. He moved to South Africa in 2009 and joined the Big Issue in 2012.
Before he joined the Big Issue he was not interested in art. His interest in art developed after attending the art classes at The Big Issue. He has since discovered a passion for painting. Other than art, Solomon is a DJ and an international artist.
He says that music is his calling. He was called to spread the gospel through music. He says that he has a number of certificates from studying the bible. Other than studying the Bible, Solomon is interested in studying. He studied a business management course where he was a top achiever in his class. Solomon will be starting a new course in November at St John’s. He is looking forward to studying something new.
His painting is titled “Fleeing from the Hunter”
WHERE: Artwork can be seen on this page of The Big Issue Website and Big Issue Facebook pageÂ
TO ORDER: email info@bigissue.org.za
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Art Vendors in The Big Issue #308
The Art Vendor theme for The Big Issue #308 is San Prehistoric Art and we feature Lizo Qatase and Solomon Masosa
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