Vendor Artist Solomon Masoso, with his painting Lovely Orange Breasted Sunbird is featured in The Big Issue #330 now on sale.
“The theme for this art session was Gifts from nature- seeds, flowers, trees, fruit providing food and shelter and the vibrant colours with which they gift us” says Art Facilitator, Elaine Millin. She introduced the class to the quote “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” Lao Tzu
Solomon Masoso
Meet Vendor Artist Solomon Masoso
Solomon grew up in Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe Solomon Masoso 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 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 Orange Breasted Sunbird
Other Vendor Artists in The Big Issue #330
1. Thabisa Xwethu – Love Care Protect
2. Xoliswa Ntunta – Eagles flying high
3. Batsi Jorofani – Tree of Life
4. Zimasa Patricia Tinzi – Colourful Flower
5. Elliot Blom – Healing gum Trees
PLEASE buy a copy of THE BIG ISSUE #330. And why not buy a work of Vendor Art.Â
WHAT: Vendor Artist Solomon Masoso in The Big Issue #330
WHEN & WHERE: June – July 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.
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