User:Thabo Sekoaila

Thabo Sekoaila

Born. 1980: Village of Flora/ Fairlourie Moletjie near Polokwane.

Studied: Sekoaila had fascination with building structures. After his high school education, he toyed with an idea of studying for architectural/ interior design, civil engineering. He later studied for the National Diploma in Fine Arts at the former Wits Technikon, now known as the University of Johannesburg. He also obtained a B – Tech, F.A. (2003) Degree at the Technikon Witwatersrand majoring in sculpture. While studying there he did some studio teaching for the Art Access Section of the Art, Design and Architecture Department and was also awarded Best Student Award in 1999.

Thabo Sekoaila has operated in the visual arts industry for more than 10 years, as artist, educator, writer, curator and visual arts manager. Sekoaila has comprehensive knowledge and understanding of South African art and over the years has built strong working relationships with private, corporate and institutional collectors, delivering a professional and confidential service.

He participated in several group exhibitions and curatorial projects. He had also participated in art conferences, workshop programmes, giving talks and lectures at various local community centres. Sekoaila has an active interest in contemporary South African art as a curator, tutor, designer and practitioner.

He is currently the Curator of Visual Arts, Springs Art Gallery, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Department of Arts, Culture and Heritage; resides in Springs, East of Ekurhuleni.