Senzo Shabangu

Collaboration History

Senzo Shabangu began working on monotypes at the David Krut Workshop (DKW) with master printer Jillian Ross in 2010. His monotypes explored themes of urban living and human nature. Shabangu moved on to making linocuts in 2011 at DKW as an artist in residence in preparation for his solo exhibition, Naked Pressure, which was shown at the workshop gallery space.

He continued to print at DKW creating new works for his 2012 exhibition Amandla!. This was followed in 2013 by Obsession, his first show in the main David Krut Projects (DKP) gallery space on Jan Smuts Avenue, as well as a concurrent exhibition in Cape Town, titled Recollection: Works on Paper.

In 2014, he continued working with DKW, creating multiple prints with various techniques, working during that time with visiting master printer Phil Sanders. He exhibited two works at the 2014 Johannesburg Art Fair and was part of the group exhibition The Benediction of Shade II at DKP.

2015’s My World was the artist’s 5th solo exhibition with the gallery, for which he printed extensively at DKW Parkwood.

His works have also been shown at various art fairs and group exhibitions.

Senzo Shabangu was born in the village of Driefontein, Mpumalanga, in 1985 and spent a large part of his childhood living at an apostolic mission station. Imagery from this time in his life features regularly in his work. Shabangu came to Johannesburg in 2006 after completing his Matric, and although he had dreams of becoming a pilot, he ended up studying printmaking at the Artist Proof Studio in Newtown (2006-2008) after being introduced to the medium through the Taxi Art Education Program at the Johannesburg Central Library. Although this was the beginning of Shabangu’s formal artistic training, he had been drawing on his own since childhood. In 2008, Shabangu’s work was chosen to represent the Many Voices, One Movement Global Conference, for which he produced an edition of linocut prints for the conference attendees. Shabangu’s work was also selected to form part of the advertising for the World Art Summit at Museum Africa in 2009. Early in 2010, Senzo Shabangu was the recipient of the David Koloane Award and as a result he engaged in a four month residency at the Bag Factory, under the mentorship of prestigious artists David Koloane and Pat Mautloa, and had the experience of working with resident artists from around the world. Shabangu’s monotypes depict scenes of the Johannesburg CBD. He often places city landscapes emerging from below and suspended above his characters creating an almost claustrophobic sense of being surrounded by the city. Within this theme, Shabangu also deals with movement in the city and how people are moved. Many of his works look at how people live and the politics surrounding forced removals. Shabangu is a firm believer in community work and in helping young artists to achieve their dreams. On a trip to the Biennale in Kampala, Uganda, Shabangu was again inspired by his drive to share what he has learnt and to help artists from around Africa get exposure in the art world. Not forgetting his own dreams, Shabangu started his pilot training at Rand Airport in 2012.

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Artworks

Responsibilities of democractic, Captain's

Revolution

Knock out, Knock on the gate of Eden

knock out blow, Lover not a fighter

Inhloko, the head

Flowers...Home of love...

You can throw the roses, Not the same love

Oh my pillars, My strength

Ukuphephetwa...Karobela

The walls of Jerusalem, Johannesburg

X Leaders...

Traveller when you get there...just tell them that

Siyaya ePitoli (ed. of 10)

Siyaya ePitoli II (ed. of 10)

Man is good (ed. of 10)

Endless Journey II

Endless Journey III (ed. of 10)

They Took Everything

Dream big (ed. of 20)

Check mate (ed. of 20)

Our world, our identity (ed. of 10)

We are a Team, One Body (ed. of 15)

Take me away from the city (Black and white) (ed. of 10)

Carry your youth along (ed. of 50)

Through day and night (ed. of 50)

Carry them (ed. of 50)

In dreams (ed. of 50)

Faithful Association (ed. of 10)

Destiny

Doubt your doubt (ed. of 10)

Sins of our leaders (ed. of 10)

Morning Prayer

Sweet Dreams (ed. of 20)

Well Done (ed. of 10)

Art Trial One (Silver) (ed. of 10)

Art Trial Two (Gold) (ed. of 10)

We Are Marching (ed. of 10)

Uvuthiwe (ed. of 15)

Rights (ed. of 10)

Majesty (ed. of 10)

Umuntu (ed. of 10)

This too shall pass

Little Boxes I

Little Boxes II

My Plate

City is Mine III

Vuma Njalo, Vuma Njalo

Lord remind me who I am (ed. of 15)

Stand for yourself (ed. of 15)

The Inequality Between Rich and Poor

Inequality I

Who is in charge? (ed. of 5)

Dreams are only Geography

Our falling land

A Doctor, Pilot or Artist

A box is not a land

Daddy what you were doing

Bon Appetit, My Master

Untitled (Bon Appetit)

Untitled (What... Are You Made Of?)

Promised Generation I

Pick Me Up

Follow Me

Window Shopping

Climbing the Rainbow of Dreams

She Is Not Yet There

Main and Mooi I

Main and Mooi II

God bless my village

News

David Krut Workshop | Where we are!

Jul. 25, 2024

The David Krut Workshop (DKW) is the centre of David Krut Project’s artistic collaborations. David Krut Workshop is located in downtown Johannesburg,...

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The Print Club launched in collaboration with Mesh Club at the Keyes art Mile

Nov. 29, 2018

MESH CLUB is extremely proud to partner with David Krut Projects to bring together a collection dedicated exclusively to printed works of art...

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David Krut ARCHIVE

Apr. 6, 2017

DAVID KRUT PROJECTS ARCHIVE Opening the Archives Opening the Archives gives the public the opportunity to view and buy works...

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DKNY Gallery Director, Meghan Johnson, comes to JHB 2016-08

Aug. 24, 2016

24.08.16 This week, David Krut New York (DKNY) gallery director, Meghan Johnson, touched down in Johannesburg, marking her first ever visit...

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Master printer feature: Jillian Ross 2016-10

Aug. 16, 2016

28.10.16 Blogger: Jessie Cohen Master printer feature: Jillian Ross [caption id="attachment_42960" align="aligncenter" width="640"] DKW master printer Jillian Ross[/caption] For profiling Ross,...

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What’s new at DKW? A display of prints and paintings curated by our staff 2016-08

Aug. 8, 2016

08/08/16 Blogger: Jessie Cohen (JC) There is a new display of work on the walls at DKW - a combination...

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July in Review – what have the DKP team and our associated artists been up to?

Jul. 22, 2016

22.07.16 This month, we showcased a rich selection of contemporary artists at Turbine Art Fair (TAF), including Quinten Williams, Mary Wafer, Robyn...

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Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair 2015

Apr. 7, 2015

Browse the gallery for highlights and captions from this year's Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair. #bcpf15 Participating Exhibitors: Center Street Studio...

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Shabangu Experiments With Colour Lino Prints

Dec. 11, 2014

Resident artist Senzo Shabangu has spent the last week experimenting with colour at the David Krut Print Workshop at 151...

Senzo Shabangu in November Tourism Gazette

Nov. 17, 2014

Senzo Shabangu appears in the latest (November) issue of the Tourism Gazette. In the article Shabangu talks about his exhibition...

On View at Carnegie Hall | Johannesburg in Print, Curated by David Krut Projects

Oct. 9, 2014

Johannesburg in Print | Curated by David Krut Projects On View: October - December 2014 We are excited to announce...

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Johannesburg in Print | Exhibition at Carnegie Hall for UBUNTU South African Festival – NYC

Sep. 20, 2014

David Krut Projects & Carnegie Hall present: JOHANNESBURG IN PRINT Exhibition runs October 8 through November 5, 2014 in Carnegie Hall's...

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Senzo Shabangu working on new monotypes at DKW (Parkwood)

Sep. 3, 2014

The past week Senzo Shabangu has been working on a new series of multi-coloured monotypes at the DKW (Parkwood). The...

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Drawings in the Sky: DK Artists Featured on ABSA Lumen Display

Aug. 14, 2014

During Maboneng Art Week, the Absa Lumen Display will showcase artwork of artists from Maboneng and surrounding areas. The display...

David Krut to Participate in the Year’s E|AB Fair, NYC

Jul. 14, 2014

The Editions | Artists' Books Fair is coming back to NYC this Fall, 2014! Stay tuned to find more news...

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Senzo Shabangu new works from the studio

May. 27, 2014

Senzo Shabangu's latest work is influenced by his take on the recent political turbulence surrounding the 2014 elections. His depiction...

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Senzo Shabangu signing new linocut

Apr. 23, 2014

Senzo Shabangu recently completed the edition of his new linocut work Siyaya ePitoli. Yesterday the artist was at David Krut Print...

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Senzo Shabangu and Godfried Donkor at DKW Parkwood

Mar. 12, 2014

Senzo Shabangu and Godfried Donkor have been working at David Krut Print Workshop, Parkwood, this week on linocuts and monotypes...

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Arts on Main: Contemporary Prints From South Africa – Syracuse University Art Gallery

Jan. 25, 2014

Opens 30 January 2014 Syracuse, NY - The Syracuse University Art Galleries is pleased to present Arts on Main: Contemporary...

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Senzo Shabangu at DKW, Parkwood

Jan. 16, 2014

Senzo Shabangu has hit the ground running in 2014. Recently Shabangu worked with a young Belgian artist Quinten van Essche...

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Images from Multiplied 2013

Oct. 31, 2013

From 18 - 21 October David Krut, Luke Crossley and Jacqueline Nurse represented the David Krut Projects team at Christie's...

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Senzo Shabangu – Recollection Installation Images

Sep. 12, 2013

Installation images of Senzo Shabangu's first solo exhibition in Cape Town. Click here to read more about the exhibition

Senzo Shabangu at DKW Arts on Main

Jul. 5, 2013

Senzo Shabangu was recently at David Krut Print Workshop, Arts on Main, to proof a large new linocut and to...

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Senzo Shabangu at DKW

Jul. 4, 2013

This week Senzo Shabangu has been printing at David Krut Print Workshop in Parkwood. He is preparing for his upcoming...

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THE PRINT SHOW at Ebony Cape Town, Installation Images

Jun. 18, 2013

Here are a few installation images of THE PRINT SHOW, a collaboration between David Krut Projects and Ebony Cape Town....

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Senzo Shabangu Editioning

Apr. 9, 2013

Senzo Shabangu has been working with printmaker Mlungisi Kongisa on the editioning of one of Shabangu's new linocuts: Vusumuzi Mandlakayise....

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Senzo Shabangu at DKW Arts on Main

Mar. 27, 2013

Senzo Shabangu has recently been working at DKW Arts on Main with visiting printer and book-maker, Ingrid Schindall. The images...

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Editions/Artists’ Book Fair, New York

Feb. 13, 2013

David Krut Projects (DKP) participated in the 15th Anniversary of the Editions/Artists’ Book Fair, which opened on the evening of...

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Senzo Shabangu at David Krut Print Workshop

Jul. 20, 2012

Senzo Shabangu has been working at David Krut Print Workshop, Parkwood, on a series of new monotypes with hand painting....

Shabangu monotypes

Jun. 25, 2012

Senzo Shabangu will spend the month of June working on a series of monotypes for his upcoming show at Arts...

Senzo Shabangu at David Krut Print Workshop

Jun. 14, 2012

Senzo Shabangu has been working at David Krut Print Workshop, Parkwood, on a series of new monotypes with hand painting....

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Senzo Shabangu – Transference – Exhibtion opening at JAG, 26 February 2012

Feb. 23, 2012

Transference features the work of Senzo Shabangu and Vumelani Sibeko. Transference explores new artistic interpretation of the cosmopolitan trade of...

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New Prints by Senzo Shabangu

Jan. 27, 2012

Senzo Shabangu starts off 2012 with fresh lino plates that he carved during the December break, in his home town...

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David Krut Projects at the 2011 Food, Wine and Design Fair this Weekend

Nov. 23, 2011

Julian Opie, Mirjam, 2011 Come and join us at the 2011 Food, Wine and Design Fair 25 - 27 November, Hyde...

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David Krut Projects at Joburg Art Fair 2011

Sep. 17, 2011

David Krut Projects will be showcasing work by Bruce Backhouse, Gail Behrmann, Deborah Bell, Bronwen Findlay, Claire Gavronsky, Joseph Hart, Stephen...

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