Hummingbird Tuningfork by Joshua de Bliquy just unpacked on Unsung Art. There is a moment before speech. A pause so subtle it often goes unnoticed; the space where emotion gathers but language has not yet formed. In Words Don’t Come Easy (2013), Joshua de Bliquy captures that suspended threshold. The figure emerges from layered teal …
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Unpacked: Joshua de Bliquy
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There Is A Way Out | Tryston Brickles’ Acts of Seeing
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 …
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Connor Daniels | Disintegration and the Birth of a Voice
“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 …
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“Eclipse” by Naeemah Petersen: When Art, Music, and Dance Align
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 …
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Welcoming Aneesa Loonat to Unsung Art: A Journey of Thought, Texture, and Expression
We are thrilled to welcome contemporary South African emerging artist Aneesa Loonat to our growing family of creatives. Aneesa’s work is bold, conceptual, and deeply rooted in both personal and societal narratives. With a background in fine art and a passion for challenging perspectives, she brings a fresh voice to our collection, offering thought-provoking pieces …
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Decoding Art: Understanding Mediums & Materials
Decoding Art: Understanding Mediums & Materials An Art Collector’s Guide to Paintings, Prints & Mixed Media When buying art, you’re not just investing in a beautiful piece—you’re also investing in its material longevity, preservation needs, and unique artistic qualities. The medium an artist chooses affects not just the aesthetics of the work but also its …
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Gary Frier: A New Chapter in Expression
Cape Town-based artist Gary Frier continues to captivate with his distinctive fusion of bold graphic elements, cultural narratives, and socio-political themes. Drawing from his background in graphic design, Frier’s work is layered with symbolism, movement, and emotion—whether in figurative compositions, abstract explorations, or thought-provoking linoprints. His pieces reflect an ongoing dialogue between past and present, …
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Episode #23 – ‘Meet the Artist’ with Love Leigh (part 2)
Dive in head first and get to know Leigh: graphic designer, illustrator, graffiti artist, some might even say outlaw…we enjoyed our chat so much that we ended up getting too much material and had to break it up over two episodes!
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Episode #23 – ‘Meet the Artist’ with Love Leigh (part 1)
Learn about a dubious mission that nearly landed this artist in hot water, what inspires him to create his amazing artworks and how he came up with his artist name “LoveLeigh”.
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Episode #22 – Art Blast with Charl Marais
Starting out wanting to study journalism, but eventually finding his way to art and architecture has led Charl on a wonderful journey where he has found his passion and it shows!
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