The Big Issue #338 is out NOW and the Vendor Artists in this edition are inspired by music from Africa, working from memories of nature, places and colour.
The Art Theme this month explains Art Facilitator, Elaine Millin, is inspired by music from Africa and working from memories of nature, places and colours.
Quote “Feed the body food and drink, it will survive today. Feed the soul art and music, it will live forever.” ~ Julie Andrews
The featured artist in The Big Issue #338 is Solomon Masoso
Solomon Masoso
 Solomon Masoso grew up in Zimbabwe where 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 has done a training at St John’s ambulance. As well as doing art at Big Issue he has joined the sewing class as his wish is to develop and learn new skills.
His paintings in this edition are titled: Knysna Loerie (see above)Â and Thrilling Mother Nature
Other Vendor Artists in The Big Issue #338:
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- Batsi Jorofani,
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- Nonpinki Feni
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- Xoliswa Ntunta
1. Batsi Jorofani – Reflection of the sun
2. Nopinki Feni – Fish in the Sea
3. Xoliswa Ntunta -Peace in the mountains
4. Cynthia Gogotya – Kindness at Ramadan
5. Thabisa Xwethu – Sea Food
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- Cynthia Gogotya
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- Thabisa-Xwethu
WHAT: The Big Issue #338 – Vendor Artists
WHEN & WHERE:Â May 2025
Available from your favourite vendor across the city. Anyone outside the city of Cape Town can buy the magazine nationally at selected Spar and Pick n Pay stores.  Anyone outside of Cape Town can also buy the magazine here.
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