Vendor Art #307 – the theme this month in The Big Issue is exploring qualities of Easter and Autumn and this month we feature Nomkita Maphosa , whose painting you see titled “A Flower”.
“Art is a personal act of courage, something one human does that creates change in another.” Seth Godin
Meet Vendor Artist: Nomkita Maphosa
Nomkita lives in Delft.
She says her 22 years old son Luyanda loves art and inspired her to join art classes. Luyanda is not a professional artist but he loves art and she learns a lot from him. She likes to draw rondavel houses (an African-style hut usually round or oval in shape and is traditionally made with materials that can be locally found in raw form). Rondavel houses remind her of her roots and that is why she enjoys drawing them.
Apart from art, she is also passionate about sewing. She would like to join sewing classes to perfect her sewing skills. Nomkhita has a certificate in Home Based Care and she has worked for three security companies before becoming a Big Issue vendor.
WHERE: Artwork can be seen on this page of the Website and Big Issue Facebook page TO ORDER: email info@bigissue.org.zaWHAT: The Big Issue – Vendor Art #307
Available from your favourite vendor across the city. Anyone outside the city of Cape Town can buy the magazine at selected Spar and Pick n Pay stores. Anyone outside of Cape Town can also buy the magazine here.
Don’t forget: you can buy The Big Issue with your smartphone! Visit for a step-by-step guide. INFO: E bigissue@mikatekomedia.co.za | Visit | Editorial: Editor Laura Jones, 021-461-6690 | Advertising/Marketing: Derek Carelse at derekcarelse@mweb.co.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 Sanlam
Arts Round-Up Fridays @16:15
on Fine Music Radio FMR 101.3fm
About the Big Issue Vendor Art Programme:
The Art sessions 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.
