About ATANG TSHIKARE
Atang Tshikare is a Cape Town based, self-taught multidisciplinary artist. His practice has evolved over twenty years from street art and drawings, to limited-edition collectible design at the intersection of sculptural furniture and functional art, moving more recently to fine art sculpture.
His voice resonates with a visionary African identity that embraces a global contemporary art language.
Art works
- All
- Bronze
- Drawing
- Human Made
- Mixed
- Wood
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Part1 of BTS of Ingwe:
This request came after a q & a session with an open minded client. The concept and design was by Atang and the team included over 12 people in the chain of creation. Delegation was fundamental management style and teamwork was the key format to smoothing the process.
This work shows the exponential growth of capacity, skills and abilities that come with a great team, so thank you to all involved.
When doing work like this I look to the past of what I’ve learned and experienced then I look at where I want to go and how the world is changing with me. Essentially being an ever evolving artist is what keeps me going so my advice if asked would be to keep going forward.
To my Melanin people let’s skill up on our creative endeavours and show up to the world like we know we can. One love to the Ankh! Badimo Ke bao! 🌳 .
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INGWE!
Prowling through the thick bush and ready to pounce upon the elusive prey and brawl with challenges to summiting the world. The Panther is a magnificent creature with incredible features.
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Ingwe
1400 x 324 x 318
Bronze, Wood
Ed 1 of 3
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Special thanks to @backintoday for the photography 📷 ✨
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Recently I went to Europe, Sweden to be precise. This was the research part of my visit to Wanås Konst.
The sculpture park is a sprawling forest in a rural site with small hills and a lake where several artists have created outdoor and indoor sculptures. The artists are from all over the world and they use materials mostly found in the park and the surroundings. Some pieces are temporary and are displayed for a few weeks, months or years. A few varieties of wild animals live here and the diversity of plants include mushrooms, water plants, shrubs and trees.
All in all the park is an international contemporary sculpture park with variety and complexity. Worth a visit on summer or winter. 🌳🌲🌴
‼️Note - jellyfish 🪼 is by Eduardo Navarro (one of this year’s artists ) not Robert Wilson
Big thanks to the director @milena_hoegsberg and her fantastic team for being such gracious hosts.
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•Tosamasiu, 2024
•Two colour woodcut with chine-collé and hand colouring
•Awagami Kozo and 290gsm 100% cotton rag Tiepolo paper
•166.2 x 131.2 cm
•Edition of 4
•R 35,000.00
The mystical cycle of being can be appreciated here in Tshikare’s three figurative works, Sango (Aquarius), Tosamasiu (Canis Major) and, the most radiant of all, Magakgala (the combined Orion, Canis Major and Canis Minor). From conception, to birth, development and then on to the full expression of life, Sango, Tosamasiu and Magakgala remain at the core of every time of life.
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Working on my plantation power with pin point precision, growing green leaves, the emphasis of photosynthesis!!
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@loft__editions @everard_read_cape_town_ @everard_read_johannesburg
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Thank you to everyone that made my first @fnbartjoburg special. The energy hits different here and I enjoyed the love and acknowledgement.
A special honour and surprise was getting a visit from Gogo Esther Mahlangu coming to the booth.
To follow up with sales or info please visit @everard_read_johannesburg for sculpture and @loft__editions for prints. Badimo ke bao.
PULA, LESEDI, KHANYA, THOKOZA! #REALEBOGA #Atangwashere
DUDU, 2023
BRONZE, SOIL & WOOD Ed. 1/9
19 ¾ x 21 ¼ x 16 ½ in. (50 x 54 x 42 cm)
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.📷 Michael Hall
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Meanwhile, a malevolent flock of owls known as the Merubisi swoop down, trying to disrupt Peo’s focus and snatch the precious gem. Despite their best efforts, Peo manages to evade them, his eyes fixed firmly on Dudu, the wise owl sent by Botlhale (a feminine soul full of wisdom and wizardry) to guide him further on his journey.
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BOBATSI
2024
BRONZE Ed. 1/9
15 x 13 3/4 x 10 3/8 in. (38 x 35 x 26.5 cm)
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@everard_read_cape_town_
📷 Michael Hall
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LIVE IG with Morena Leraba
Join me for the opening of my latest solo "Pula e ya na" at
18:00 Wednesday 8th May
including a performance by @morenaleraba
Exhibition concludes 5th June.
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Step into a realm where art and storytelling collide in the exhibition 'Pula e ya na' by Atang Tshikare.
As the second installment of the ‘Peo e Atang’ trilogy, 'Pula e ya na' is a multidisciplinary showcase featuring sculptures laden with narratives, complemented on the opening night by a live performance by the iconic Morena Leraba.
The body of work is a heartfelt tribute to Atang's second-born son, Pula Khanya, whose names symbolize 'falling rain and light,' ushering in a sense of growth, abundance, and renewal. “Ho kokosa ('to lift up' or ‘raise up’) is a profound aspiration I hold for everyone, particularly children,” says the artist.
📷 @slater_studio
“My work and life can be contemplated through cultural, spiritual and philosophical lenses. In recent years, my practice has focused on the metaphysical aspects of my life, exploring the African attributes of my heritage and existence.
My recurring interrogations have encompassed the spiritual realm, which essentially created the idea of ‘Lora’.”
ATANG TSHIKARE.
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LORA, 2022
BRONZE Ed. /5
55 x 31 3/8 x 25 1/2 in. (140 x 80 x 65 cm)
Semela (sa Peo).
A new growth has come to @everard_read_johannesburg
Pay a visit to the gallery and bask in its soft light.
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Ke ao ge mmogedi, “Mabowa a mabedi” a bopilweng ke Atang Tshikare ka bontle le tlhaloganyo ea Badimo ba Badiboa. Go jewa monate!
Mmereko o bonagala kwa phapusing tsa at @everard_read_cape_town_ ko tshupông ea @investeccapetownartfair phaposi A8
Mabowa Le Serueubele
Here’s what we captured from behind the scenes till full manifest. It was a journey with new ways of working with wood and glass beads together. I love the interactive nature of the artworks and materials, so anticipate more of this magic to come.
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Special thanks to Kate Carlyle 🪬
Max Hall on the completed photos.
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#setlhare
Tau-Tau the one who seeks to bring forth the divine power in all creatures and beings. A representation of the truest, most primal nature, both brutal and subtle.
Tau-Tau was last seen roaming the gallery of @everard_read_cape_town_
coincidence:
Tau-Tau is my latest sculpture and Duma-Tau is my first safari experience in Botswana.
📷 Mike Hall
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“Aahi!!”
Atang Tshikare is here
Potologa gape
Peo e Atang is your highest form of self, pureness personified. The smooth and highly polished bronze represents the beginning of greatness, whilst the raw wood extending from the seed can be interpreted as unfiltered germination.
Peo = Seed
Atang = grow/multiply
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Peo e Atang (2021)
Bronze, wood
680 L x 360 W x 580 H
Edition 2 of 3
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📷 ankeloots
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“When you see dark clouds above you, rejoice at the challenges they bring because the rain they usher is here to nourish the seeds of a new beginning” AtangTshikare ©
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This installation is dedicated to my grandmother Gotlhokwang and her great-great-great-great grandmothers who were rainmakers. Re leboga Badioa ba tlisitseng Pula Le Nala go lesika la Tshikare! Peo e Atang.
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