Sangweni Art Collective
Welcome to Sangweni Art Collective, where creativity knows no bounds.
When a tree has solid roots, it flowers season after season. Bab' Philemon Sangweni's remarkable career as a renowned artist, specializing n woodcarving, has provided us the roots.
We, his descendants, have created this collective to celebrate and honor his work and to showcase how his love for art has inspired three generations of artists and creatives after him.
Philemon Velangetshe Sangweni in his home studio in Edebe, KwaZulu-Natal.
His Portfolio
The Sangweni Legacy
When a tree has solid roots, it flowers season after season.
From the roots of Bab' Philemon Sangweni's art, his passion for his craft has cultivated a love for the arts in his own children, and in their children.
Creativity abounds in this family and its expression can be found in almost every artistic discipline.
THE WOOD SCULPTOR
MLINDELENI SANGWENI
Mlindeleni has taken after his father in his talent for woodcarving, but his style and mastery are all his own.
THE POET
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NOMVELO SANGWENI
Nomvelo is a talented poet who has been performing and captivating audiences since she was in high school. She has a powerful command over her voice and uses it to uplift often overlooked voices, question society, and honor her culture.
THE DESIGNER
NOZIPHO SANGWENI
Nozipho has always had an eye for style and an appreciation for fashion as a form of artistry and expression. A successful businesswoman, she now brings this acumen to the world of design, both fashion and furniture.
THE AUTHOR
NONJABULO ARAHILL
Nonjabulo is a published author and a copywriter. Her love for literature was first ignited in her childhood and her choice to pursue a path in the arts is, in large part, inspired by her grandfather.
THE CRAFTIST
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SANDILE SANGWENI
Sandile has a pronounced skill in working with the smallest wood pieces to craft something beautiful. His attention to detail allows him to create works, sometimes intricate and sometimes functional, that stand out.
THE MUSICIAN
VUKILE SANGWENI
Vukile has passion for music and a beautiful voice to match. His melodies are always a key part of all our family gatherings and we're so excited to see him finally share them with the world.
