When an artist steps back into the world with new work, you can often feel the shift before you even know the story. With Kirsty Wolffs, the return arrives in colour; confident, intentional, and unapologetically alive. A tattoo artist and artist, Wolffs paints as if she’s witnessing the world re-open. Her work feels like a …

In There Is A Way Out, Tryston Brickles offers more than a portrait — he offers a second chance at being seen. Drawn from real encounters in Cape Town’s Southern Peninsula, the figure at the center of this work: a man quietly sitting at the robots with a box of matches on his lap becomes …

A calm guide for new homeowners who buy with their eyes first. Book a consult or a viewing: hello@unsungart.co.za Why this guide Most first art purchases begin as decor choices. That’s perfect. Make a room you love, then let your taste grow into a collection, we’ve added examples from Unsung so you can picture it. …

When you encounter a painting by Liffey Joy, there’s a visceral response. Her works don’t shout. Instead, they hum quietly and steadily until you’re drawn in — not just to what you see, but what you feel. Her latest painting, “Hurricanes,” is a deeply intuitive piece, embodying everything that defines her style: emotional texture, subtle …

“Disintegration was the first piece I made in my own style.” – Connor Daniels In the evolving world of contemporary drawing, few debut works land with the quiet authority of Connor Daniels’ Disintegration. Composed entirely in ballpoint pen, the work is not just a visual statement — it’s a personal milestone. It marks the moment …

There’s a defiance in the eyes of the child in Life’s Like a Dice — a quiet one. A kind of layered awareness that Gary Frier captures with both tenderness and truth. Mixed Media on card by Gary Frier The artwork, a mixed media portrait on textured paper, fuses collage, drawing, and transparent colour techniques …

In Naeemah Petersen’s Eclipse, we encounter more than a painting, we experience a moment suspended in time. Rendered in oil on canvas at a commanding 100 x 80 cm, the work is visually minimal but emotionally immense. A glowing ring of light floats against a field of deep black, evoking the awe of a solar …

In the ever-evolving landscape of South African contemporary art, Naeemah Petersen emerges as a compelling voice, weaving narratives that delve into the intricacies of human existence. Her latest collection, showcased on Unsung Art, offers a profound exploration of identity, perception, and the shared threads that bind humanity. A Glimpse into Petersen’s Artistic Philosophy Petersen articulates …