Kenny Nkosi

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Kenny Nkosi Solo Exhibition hosted by Mashumi Art Projects

Kenny Nkosi is a Soweto based artist specializing in !ne art, he studied a Bachelor of visual arts at UNISA. He originally hails from the rolling hills of the Mpumalanga province, but is now based in the hustle and bustle of the city of gold. His new home Soweto, is where he now plies his trade. Mofolo Community Center is the set, surrounded by some of the most creative minds in the country and a vibe that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. “is is where Kenny draws his inspiration, although his works are not exhibited in South Africa, they are proudly made here for the whole world to see. “is exhibition will feature selected works from his recent collection title “Marikana” It is a gripping piece of work representing the recent events in the mining town of Marika in the North West. “e story received international coverage throughout the world; Nkosi shows his side of the events from an ordinary South African’s perspective. His other theme focuses on the role women play in society. His others artworks are abstracts, relief paintings and sculpture. Kenny moved to Johannesburg from Mpumalanga to pursue his studies and further pursue his career in art. He ran a studio at Uncle Toms Hall in Orlando where he taught !ne art. He later moved house a#er Uncle Toms had to undergo renovations; he is now currently based at Mofolo Community Center.