Wesley Pepper's Art Lexica

Greetings Everybody Our Give Away is Closed, Thanks to all who Commented , We'll have more in the future. Today, I am sitting down and talking to comedian and chef, Chris Forest, about The Ulimate Braai Master Live Montecasino in Johannesburg North. The festival will take place from October 25th to 27th, 2024. Chris discusses cooking with coals and braai gadgets, as well as incorporating comedy in...

Greetings World, Today, I am talking to the talented Khutjo Green about "Katanga January 17," a play inspired by Lumumba that promotes African unity, peace, and stability. It will be showcased at The Markey Theater from September 7th to the 22nd, 2024. Khutjo will walk us through her directing and acting processes, as well as the history and legacy of Lumumba's death. For reduced price block booki...

Greetings World Today, I am sitting down with the renowned playwright, actor, and director Malcolm Purkey to discuss the re-launch of the Wits Theater in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Malcolm will take us through their current and new productions, including Antidote, The Lab of Learning Jam Sessions, and MEME[tics] – A Physical Theatre Masterpiece. He will also share his thoughts on AI and how theat...

Greetings World Today I sit down with my old colleague and friend, Lebogang Tshetlo. We start off talking about how our lives has changed in the arts over the past few years We then delved into the depths of Lebogang's watercolor paintings and photography, as he shares his nostalgia of our time in Newton, JHB and some stories of his late father. Then, our conversation turns, as we delved into the...

Greetings, World Today, I sat down with Jessica Denyschen, CEO of the Arts and Culture Trust, to discuss the upcoming CCI Creative Web Symposium 2024. The event will be held at the Swiss Hotel School in Ferndale, Randburg and will also be available online. Jessica explained the theme and primary objectives of the symposium, and I had the opportunity to ask her about ai Tickets https://www.quicket....

Greetings World Today I sit down with Phyllis Klotz, co-founder and veteran director of the renowned Sibikwa Arts center. Having recently debuted her multi award-winning play, '1789,' at the National Arts Festival, Phyllis is now bringing the production to the Joburg Theater from August 8th to 18th, 2024. With support from Theatre du Soleil and the French Institute of South Africa, the play offers...

Greetings world Today I sit with Lindiwe Mnguni and talk about her passion for her work as an ambassador for 67 Blankets for Mandela. So, everything from hosting charity knitting events to spreading awareness about the importance of giving back, Lindiwe has truly embraced her role as an ambassador. She also reveals the various techniques she has learned along the way, from organizing efficient fun...

Greetings everybody,today, i sit down with the head curator of the renowned Williams Humphry Gallery, Khehla Chepape Makgato. Our conversation states off with his work on the exciting Art Writers Residency in collaboration with Sol Plaatje University. Chepape speaks about how this initiative aims to celebrate and foster the diversity and richness of African art and literature. His own writing is a...

Greeting, World Today's episode of The Art Lexcia is one for the books. Not only do we have the pleasure of welcoming back Siza Nkosi, a longtime friend and collaborator of the show, but we also have Dr. Equinox joining us. As fate would have it, just minutes before we hit the record button, the dreaded #loadshedding struck. But instead of letting this unexpected challenge derail us, we embraced i...

Greetings World, today I down with Sandra Jacobs, the event manager of the renowned Innibos Arts festival, The festival, which has attracted thousands of attendees from all over South Africa and the world, had recently wrapped up and we were eager to hear all about it. As we got into the conversation She spoke about the challenges they had faced during the pandemic, from logistical nightmares to s...

Greetings World, today I sit down with Luan Nel. I had heard so much about his solo exhibition, 'Son of a Shopfitter', and was keen to delve into the mind of this conceptual visual artist. Luan, who is known for his oil paintings and public installations, also has an alter-ego by the name of Donatello Visagie. As we got into the conversation, Luan shared with me the inspiration behind his exhibiti...

Greetings, World As I sat down to have a conversation with the multi-award winning playwright and academic, Paul Noko Mutwsagule, I was interested to hear his thoughts on the complex topic of language and its role in politics. In his acclaimed play, "One Yard 7 Shacks," Paul delves into the concept of 'scamto' - a language that is a blend of all South African languages. According to Paul, 'scamto'...

Greetings World today I sit with Danny Diliberto, the founder of Ladles of Love As we began our conversation, he shared with me the story of how this NPO came to be. Ladles of Love has always been fueled by a deep passion for helping others. As Danny explained the intricate processes behind running a soup kitchen and their efforts to provide education and development opportunities for children in...

Greetings World Today I sit down and talk Johannesburg based artist and entrepreneur Lehlononlo Dhlamini . As a renowned watercolorist, Lehlononlo has honed his unique technique by drawing inspiration from his surroundings, people, stories, and textures. It is through this process that he is able to create breathtaking pieces that capture the essence of his environment. Lehlononlo a talented artis...

Greetings, World Today I sit down with Michael Taylor-Broderick, the playwright and director from Durban who is behind the highly acclaimed Kings of Broken Things. It all began with a simple idea, inspired by his young son, and blossomed into a powerful and thought-provoking production. From the captivating storyline to the intricate character development, every aspect of Kings of Broken Things ha...

Greetings, World What an honor it is to sit down and converse with Carolyn Steyn, the visionary founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela. As we reflect on the past decade of this incredible initiative, Carolyn shares with us the heartwarming stories of Nelson Mandela and their meaningful encounters. From these cherished moments, Carolyn was inspired to create a movement that would embody Mandela'...

Greetings , World Today I sit down down with Johannesburg-based writer, art critic, and journalist David Mann. His debut collection of short stories, titled 'Once Removed', is the topic of our discussion, a work that draws from his unique experiences and observations within the art world. David shares his insights on how he conceptualized this book and the characters who populate it, offering a gl...

Greetings World I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the talented and multi award-winning poet and writer, Philani A Nyoni. We delved into the depths of his latest publication, 'The Testament of Black Jesus', an epic poem. Philani shared with me the intricate processes that went into crafting such a powerful piece of literature, his sources of inspiration, and the various themes and nua...

Greetings World Welcome to Asisebenze Art Studio, where the vibrant energy of Johannesburg's inner city is captured in the form of contemporary art. Today, we have the privilege of taking a closer look at Sisfiso Mkhabela's solo exhibition titled "Concrete Cocoon", curated by Nolan Stevens. As we enter the exhibit, the hustle and bustle of the city fades away and we are transported into a world of...

Greetings, World Today I sit down with Sonia Jackson Myles, the CEO and founder of The Sister Accord foundation. Sonia is in Johannesburg, South Africa to launch the South African chapter of her foundation. But her journey to this point was not an easy one. Sonia shares with me the challenges she faced in leaving her full-time job to pursue her dream of empowering and uniting one billion girls and...

Greetings World Today, i spoke to the incredibly brave Rehana Obaray, a self-published author from Cape Town. Our conversation was nothing short of eye-opening and inspiring as Rehana shared with me her personal journey of overcoming trauma and gender-based violence in her life. Through her words, I was able to understand the depth of pain and struggle she had to endure growing up, and how she fou...

Greetings, World Today I'm meeting with my good friend, Kabelo Sebolai, n entrepreneur and my neighbor. We have known each other for years and have always admired each other's work ethic and passion for business. However, today our discussion has taken a different turn. We have both noticed the significant impact that AI has had on traditional structures like family and entrepreneurship. We dive d...

Greetings World As I sit down and chat with Candice Harris, from Kxam Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the knowledge systems of the |Xam and Khoe people through new media, her passion for her work is palpable. Her vision for the company is truly inspiring, as she hopes to shed light on the rich history and culture of these indigenous peoples. In our conversation, Candice sh...

Greetings, World As I sat down to speak with Aakriti Kuntal, a multi-talented artist from Delhi, India, I couldn't help but be drawn in by her genuine and inspiring presence. We began our conversation by discussing her influences, and I was amazed by how she observes and conceptualizes her surroundings, including her own health. Aakriti's creative repertoire includes not only writing and poetry, b...

Greetings World . As I sat down with PJ Sabbagha, co curator of the 9th annual My Body My Space Public Arts Festival, I couldn't help but feel excited and eager to learn more about this unique event. Set in the rural location of Emakhazeni in Mpumalanga, South Africa, the festival is a celebration of art, culture, and community that brings together a diverse range of collaborators and partners. PJ...