Brett Murray is one of South Africa’s most renowned artists, and has been called “The dark prince of South African pop (art)”. Working with steel, bronze and an assortment of media, Murray aims to critically entertain. This often includes pop-culture iconography that he skillfully manipulates through satire and subversion. He is remembered by Wavescape Artboard Project fans for his infamous surfboard featuring a naked Bart Simpson with an erection, and the words “I Love Africa!”. Murray’s work has been exhibited extensively in South Africa and abroad, and he was the Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year for 2002. He is a full time artist and lives in Cape Town with his wife Sanell Aggenbach and their two sons.

Amy-Leigh Braaf, a South African artist, explores self-discovery and the complexities of love through her art, drawing from the nation's biodiversity. Her pieces symbolize layered meanings while navigating her identity as a woman of mixed Cape Malay and Indonesian heritage. International exhibitions and residencies in Japan and Bali (2023) showcased her pieces on a global level. "Celestial Deities" redefines womanhood and heritage, while "Bye Bye Bokkie" explores into intricate soul bonds and loss. Her solo exhibition at Brutal gallery "Echoes of Ancestral Threads" marked a pivotal moment in her career, where she showcased her work back at home where it all started as an ode to those who came before - her ancestors. Braaf's journey encapsulates cultural heritage, self-discovery, and timeless connections, resonating as an ode to human existence, weaving stories of generations past and present into an evocative dance of life.

Anton Butler, a seasoned creative with 35 years of experience, discovered his passion for shaping surfboards at 17 in 1982. Mentored by iconic South African shapers, he founded Ferral surfboards 13 years ago, driven by a desire for creative autonomy. While briefly studying graphic design, Anton gravitated towards the art of resin tinting. This technique, blending colors directly into the resin during lamination, became his signature. Over the years, he mastered the process, achieving a delicate balance between spontaneity and control. Specializing in a random yet controlled approach, Anton's surfboards showcase a captivating marbling effect, solidifying his status as a visionary in the craft.

Jero Revett, a young enthusiast, found joy in exploring rock pools around False Bay, diving all day to interact with various marine life. While fear initially drew him to octopuses, he soon mastered handling them, turning it into playtime. Today, his fascination endures, and Jero still disappears for hours, reliving his childhood underwater. Despite facing criticism for eating octopus, Jero takes immense pleasure in the skillful hunt, honed over years, and adheres to a sustainable approach, only taking what he needs and returning unused portions to the ocean. During a dive, a divine inspiration led him to consider alternative uses for octopus ink beyond culinary applications. Collaborating with Prof Inggs from Michaelis School of Fine Arts, Jero introduced the concept of creating prints using octopus ink. Invited to explore this idea at Michaelis, they experimented with screen prints but fell in love with Gyotaku, an ancient Japanese fisherman's technique of making ink prints on rice paper. Today, Jero crafts Gyotaku artworks from the fish he catches, utilizing ink from octopuses, chokkas, or cuttlefish. His work pays homage to the octopus, symbolizing satisfaction derived from the hunt, culinary exploration, and creative expression.

Kabelo Moraloki a visual artist was born in 1988 in Pretoria, Township called Mamelodi, his first encounter with art was in primary school till to date. Kabelo is now based and practices in Cape Town. Moraloki specializes in painting portraiture and abstract art made with acrylics on canvas, new and recycled brown paper. His work is characterized by bold and bright colours, intricate patterns and Tetris blocks and shapes. Moraloki touches on issues of socioeconomics, healing, happiness and harmony in society. He aims to spark conversations, question perceptions and encourage the viewers to engage critically through his work. Kabelo wants to heal society, see it happy and living in harmony. Kabelo has participated in a group exhibition at the Fame Week Africa 2023 and The Mother City group exhibition as part of the Emerging Artists Programme by the City of Cape Town.

MJ Lourens was born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1973. He studied Fine Art Sculpture at the University of Pretoria from 1992 to 1996. His body of work includes paintings, sculptures and film, having exhibited in several prominent galleries around South Africa. MJ has also directed and produced films such as DIE RIT/THE DRIVE (2009), PROGNOSE/PROGNOSIS (2008) and PA/FATHER (2006), which was screened at the Commonwealth Film Festival and was in the official selection of the African International Film Festival, Tariva, Spain. MJ's films can be viewed at www.prefab.co.za. MJ lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stefan Smit is a South African fine artist known for his contemporary figurative oil paintings and mural work - creating fine art on a tremendous scale. Since being invited to exhibit at the ABSA L'atelier the demand for Smit's work has increased, allowing him to exhibit globally at shows like the LA Art Fair. Smit currently lives in Cape Town, South Africa and is represented in the United States. His work features in galleries, art fairs, brand collaborations, public spaces and various private collections around the globe. Throughout his career, he’s been drawn to the overarching theme of connection, inviting people to question what divides or unites us.

Sulette van der Merwe is a South African artist working in painting, print and video animation. Her paintings are an exploration of intuitive connections between representational images. The influence of pop art, surrealism and digital culture is evident in her work. She has a National Diploma in Fine Art from the Tshwane University of Technology .

While qualified as an architect, One. never ventured into the practice of architecture. One. chose a different path for himself. Shapes and structures are deeply embedded in One.’s DNA, he see life as a complex layered structure we have to navigate through and make sense of, at least we can try. Employing the very same spray paint and markers synonymous with graffiti and tagging, One. seamlessly integrates urban culture and street life as strata within his paintings. Patterns converge, colors interplay, resulting in what he regards as Architectural Abstract.

MOTELSEVEN (b. 1987) is a Cape Town born artist who started painting graffiti at 16 and had her first solo exhibition at the age of 21. After a few successful gallery exhibitions the travel bug bit and for ten years she only did graffiti writing, outdoor murals and public art festivals, mainly in Europe and in the US. She’s a member of the notable graffiti crew 40HK and one of the first white women to paint graffiti in post-apartheid South Africa. Black South Africans were the first to embrace Hip Hop culture through political/conscious rap and dance before “non-political“ graffiti popularised in the late 1990’s. When she started painting in 2003 she chose the name Misty to highlight her female identity but she soon adopted the name MOTELSEVEN. Oftentimes feeling like a social “misfit”, graffiti subculture became the world in which she explored herself with indulgence and without explanation. The utilization of a gender-neutral tag like MOTELSEVEN allows graffiti writers and street artists to communicate a message and exercise their artistry without the stigma associated with their gender in everyday life. (From Routledge Handbook of Graffiti and Street Art by Jeffrey Ian Ross published in 2016).

Brett Murray is one of South Africa’s most renowned artists, and has been called “The dark prince of South African pop (art)”. Working with steel, bronze and an assortment of media, Murray aims to critically entertain. This often includes pop-culture iconography that he skillfully manipulates through satire and subversion. He is remembered by Wavescape Artboard Project fans for his infamous surfboard featuring a naked Bart Simpson with an erection, and the words “I Love Africa!”. Murray’s work has been exhibited extensively in South Africa and abroad, and he was the Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year for 2002. He is a full time artist and lives in Cape Town with his wife Sanell Aggenbach and their two sons.

Amy-Leigh Braaf, a South African artist, explores self-discovery and the complexities of love through her art, drawing from the nation's biodiversity. Her pieces symbolize layered meanings while navigating her identity as a woman of mixed Cape Malay and Indonesian heritage. International exhibitions and residencies in Japan and Bali (2023) showcased her pieces on a global level. "Celestial Deities" redefines womanhood and heritage, while "Bye Bye Bokkie" explores into intricate soul bonds and loss. Her solo exhibition at Brutal gallery "Echoes of Ancestral Threads" marked a pivotal moment in her career, where she showcased her work back at home where it all started as an ode to those who came before - her ancestors. Braaf's journey encapsulates cultural heritage, self-discovery, and timeless connections, resonating as an ode to human existence, weaving stories of generations past and present into an evocative dance of life.

Anton Butler, a seasoned creative with 35 years of experience, discovered his passion for shaping surfboards at 17 in 1982. Mentored by iconic South African shapers, he founded Ferral surfboards 13 years ago, driven by a desire for creative autonomy. While briefly studying graphic design, Anton gravitated towards the art of resin tinting. This technique, blending colors directly into the resin during lamination, became his signature. Over the years, he mastered the process, achieving a delicate balance between spontaneity and control. Specializing in a random yet controlled approach, Anton's surfboards showcase a captivating marbling effect, solidifying his status as a visionary in the craft.

Jero Revett, a young enthusiast, found joy in exploring rock pools around False Bay, diving all day to interact with various marine life. While fear initially drew him to octopuses, he soon mastered handling them, turning it into playtime. Today, his fascination endures, and Jero still disappears for hours, reliving his childhood underwater. Despite facing criticism for eating octopus, Jero takes immense pleasure in the skillful hunt, honed over years, and adheres to a sustainable approach, only taking what he needs and returning unused portions to the ocean. During a dive, a divine inspiration led him to consider alternative uses for octopus ink beyond culinary applications. Collaborating with Prof Inggs from Michaelis School of Fine Arts, Jero introduced the concept of creating prints using octopus ink. Invited to explore this idea at Michaelis, they experimented with screen prints but fell in love with Gyotaku, an ancient Japanese fisherman's technique of making ink prints on rice paper. Today, Jero crafts Gyotaku artworks from the fish he catches, utilizing ink from octopuses, chokkas, or cuttlefish. His work pays homage to the octopus, symbolizing satisfaction derived from the hunt, culinary exploration, and creative expression.

Kabelo Moraloki a visual artist was born in 1988 in Pretoria, Township called Mamelodi, his first encounter with art was in primary school till to date. Kabelo is now based and practices in Cape Town. Moraloki specializes in painting portraiture and abstract art made with acrylics on canvas, new and recycled brown paper. His work is characterized by bold and bright colours, intricate patterns and Tetris blocks and shapes. Moraloki touches on issues of socioeconomics, healing, happiness and harmony in society. He aims to spark conversations, question perceptions and encourage the viewers to engage critically through his work. Kabelo wants to heal society, see it happy and living in harmony. Kabelo has participated in a group exhibition at the Fame Week Africa 2023 and The Mother City group exhibition as part of the Emerging Artists Programme by the City of Cape Town.

MJ Lourens was born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1973. He studied Fine Art Sculpture at the University of Pretoria from 1992 to 1996. His body of work includes paintings, sculptures and film, having exhibited in several prominent galleries around South Africa. MJ has also directed and produced films such as DIE RIT/THE DRIVE (2009), PROGNOSE/PROGNOSIS (2008) and PA/FATHER (2006), which was screened at the Commonwealth Film Festival and was in the official selection of the African International Film Festival, Tariva, Spain. MJ's films can be viewed at www.prefab.co.za. MJ lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stefan Smit is a South African fine artist known for his contemporary figurative oil paintings and mural work - creating fine art on a tremendous scale. Since being invited to exhibit at the ABSA L'atelier the demand for Smit's work has increased, allowing him to exhibit globally at shows like the LA Art Fair. Smit currently lives in Cape Town, South Africa and is represented in the United States. His work features in galleries, art fairs, brand collaborations, public spaces and various private collections around the globe. Throughout his career, he’s been drawn to the overarching theme of connection, inviting people to question what divides or unites us.

Sulette van der Merwe is a South African artist working in painting, print and video animation. Her paintings are an exploration of intuitive connections between representational images. The influence of pop art, surrealism and digital culture is evident in her work. She has a National Diploma in Fine Art from the Tshwane University of Technology .

While qualified as an architect, One. never ventured into the practice of architecture. One. chose a different path for himself. Shapes and structures are deeply embedded in One.’s DNA, he see life as a complex layered structure we have to navigate through and make sense of, at least we can try. Employing the very same spray paint and markers synonymous with graffiti and tagging, One. seamlessly integrates urban culture and street life as strata within his paintings. Patterns converge, colors interplay, resulting in what he regards as Architectural Abstract.

MOTELSEVEN (b. 1987) is a Cape Town born artist who started painting graffiti at 16 and had her first solo exhibition at the age of 21. After a few successful gallery exhibitions the travel bug bit and for ten years she only did graffiti writing, outdoor murals and public art festivals, mainly in Europe and in the US. She’s a member of the notable graffiti crew 40HK and one of the first white women to paint graffiti in post-apartheid South Africa. Black South Africans were the first to embrace Hip Hop culture through political/conscious rap and dance before “non-political“ graffiti popularised in the late 1990’s. When she started painting in 2003 she chose the name Misty to highlight her female identity but she soon adopted the name MOTELSEVEN. Oftentimes feeling like a social “misfit”, graffiti subculture became the world in which she explored herself with indulgence and without explanation. The utilization of a gender-neutral tag like MOTELSEVEN allows graffiti writers and street artists to communicate a message and exercise their artistry without the stigma associated with their gender in everyday life. (From Routledge Handbook of Graffiti and Street Art by Jeffrey Ian Ross published in 2016).