User:Koketso tube

Koketso Tube is a Contemporary Visual Artist.

“I am from a small town in Gauteng called Kagiso, here I had an opportunity to meet all types of people with different ethnicity, different culture groups and different jobs. I am immensely driven by curiosity and photography has fuelled this passion. I have been motivated to capitalize on contrasting representations of cultures, environment and human values that turn into artistic expressions through photography. I hold a diploma in Photography, from Shaw Academy which is an online learning institution. I also have studied ‘Network Architecture’ which is the architecture of computer networking systems. In addition I have my CompTIA A+ certification and I also hold a National Certificate in Information Technology. I completed the Advanced Programme in Photography at the Market Photo Work Shop in 2019. Here we explored various areas such as; visual narratives, visual culture, contemporary photography, video editing as well as technical and professional photography practices.“

Gratitude From the Market Photo WorkShop in Johannesburg Network in 2019.

Had a group exhibition at the Market Photo Workshop Gallery,, the Market Photo Workshop has played a pivotal role in the training of South Africa’s photographers, ensuring that visual literacy reaches neglected and marginalised parts of South African society. Since it was founded in 1989 by world-renowned photographer David Goldblatt, the Photo Workshop has established itself as an important training institution for South African photographers who otherwise have no access to photography. Many of our alumni have changed and transformed the landscape of contemporary South African photography.

Never Quite there This body of work explores a series of thoughts and real-life situation I go through on a daily. While going through these photographs, I hope the viewer experience my emotions. I don’t value your money; I value your acceptance and loyalty. Here is my pain and thoughts put in photographs, I put my all into this, and hope that it will help cure or at least num your depression. This body of work explores themes such as emotional and mental stability and instability. The work depicts times where I get overwhelm with so many feelings at once and times were it’s just silence and all is at peace, peace being relative, and from a personal experience there is no peace. There are points throughout the day where I am filled with so much excitement then suddenly, I feel so depressed, and it is an on-going cycle, through-out my life. In social settings or everyday it’s an on-going battle were I wonder if I am being my true self or my emotions are taking over, people are constantly ask me, “are you high “ and I wonder if I’ve said too much or should said more or just say nothing at all. The day goes by were you are just uninspired and don’t wanna do anything, and there’s nothing you can do about it, all you wanna do is sit down or just lay in bed. There are also moments when you feel free. In these moments where I feel free, I make photographs relating to all these experiences and emotions.

Through the lens Collectives 2020

he had a Group Exhibition at Through the lens Collective in Victory Yards Johannesburg South Africa 2020 The title of the exhibition - portrait Group Show

he showed a Photography Titled the Uprising of the Human Rise which was a representation of the June 16 Portrait by SAM NZIMA,

Through the Lens Collective is a collaborative educational and developmental photographic space created by South African visual artists and educators who share a commitment to, and appreciation of, the photographic medium on the African continent. Through photographic training the collective aims to develop creativity, critical thinking and professional practice. Photographic practice is undergoing rapid change. What is of paramount importance is personal vision and voice. Through an educational workspace, including a studio, a darkroom, digital post production and a gallery, the collective aims to assist visual artists/photographers in refining their photographic practice, expanding their visual grammar and developing their narrative skills. In addition, what is of importance is the creation of sustainable structures that support contemporary photographic practice. Our courses are aimed at anyone who is passionate about the medium of photography and wishes to use the camera as an expressive tool.

Studio Photography, I have been learning about studio photography and it’s controlled lighting. The controlled environments has brought me peace, what I found that with studio is that it’s a place where I can just relax and create. Outside the studio, there is a lot going on like people, cars and all that life entails. The studio is just a place I can be still in and create. I’ve learnt to appreciate the quietness and the endless possibilities of the studio. Controlled lighting is very crucial whilst making photographs, so when you’re in the studio you have a lot of room to explore with lighting and you have so much creative freedom as you can set up you own scenes, build up your own props and just be creative and take you time.

Exhibitions

Market Photo WorkShop 2019 Canon Convention 2019 Through the Lens Collective 2020