Vendor Artist Solomon Masoso in The Big Issue #327

by Philip | Apr 9, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Green, News | 0 comments

"The arts, quite simply, nourish the soul."

Vendor Artist Solomon Masoso is featured in in The Big Issue #327 and his striking work appears on the front cover!

The Art Theme this month set by Art Facilitator, Elaine Millin: to investigate nature and the elements and discover how, together, these can bring nourishment to life.
“The arts, quite simply, nourish the soul. They sustain, comfort, inspire.” Gordon Gee

Artist Solomon Masoso

Solomon grew up in Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe 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: “Lovely Sunbird”

These are the other artists featured in The Big Issue #327

1, Batsi Jorofani – From the market
2. Nocwaka Mbeki – Fruit on the table
3. Themba Tinzi – Dream home
4. Sicelo Jama – Map of Africa
5. Michael Van Der Walt – Be my Valentine

PLEASE buy a copy of THE BIG ISSUE #327 and see their ONGOING SHOUT OUT for support ! And why not buy a work of Vendor Art.

WHAT: The Big Issue #327 – Vendor Artist Solomon Masoso
WHEN & WHERE: March – April 2024
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.
Don’t forget: you can buy The Big Issue with your smartphone! Visit for a step-by-step guide. | See also MapMyWay
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