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Andrew Mogome Matseba grew up in Tlokweng and now works as a full-time painter in his
studio at Thapong Visual Arts Centre. The earliest art related experience he can recall is of
drawing pictures in the dirt for entertainment. Matseba has been interested in art ever
since he was very young. He became serious about his art in secondary school, and after
graduating he decided to develop his talent.
Matseba received two different reactions when others knew of his hopes to become an
artist. One friend asked him what he wanted to do that for, that it was merely playing
around. Not that Matseba would have been discouraged by any negative comments—he
describes himself as being stubborn and having a love for art. Other people encouraged
him in his endeavors, and could see the potential and passion he has for painting.
Matseba is a self-taught painter who has participated in several workshops both in
Botswana and outside the country. He says one can learn many things from speaking and
watching other artists; and that one never stops learning. Matseba says that working at
Thapong is where he can share ideas with other artists and that that is what helping him to
grow as an artist.
Patrick Matlapeng participated in the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) Arts
Marketing Seminar in Harare...............find more
studio at Thapong Visual Arts Centre. The earliest art related experience he can recall is of
drawing pictures in the dirt for entertainment. Matseba has been interested in art ever
since he was very young. He became serious about his art in secondary school, and after
graduating he decided to develop his talent.
Matseba received two different reactions when others knew of his hopes to become an
artist. One friend asked him what he wanted to do that for, that it was merely playing
around. Not that Matseba would have been discouraged by any negative comments—he
describes himself as being stubborn and having a love for art. Other people encouraged
him in his endeavors, and could see the potential and passion he has for painting.
Matseba is a self-taught painter who has participated in several workshops both in
Botswana and outside the country. He says one can learn many things from speaking and
watching other artists; and that one never stops learning. Matseba says that working at
Thapong is where he can share ideas with other artists and that that is what helping him to
grow as an artist.
Patrick Matlapeng participated in the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) Arts
Marketing Seminar in Harare...............find more
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| National Museum and Art Gallery is the main sponsor and also provided the venue for Thapong which is a Museum Heritage site. find more |
| THE AIMS OF THE TRUST To foster CREATIVITY and PROFESSIONALISM among artists.
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