Masters of The Blue Chip Room
Showcasing Art that Defines Value.
Steve Maphoso is a self-taught visual artist now based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
His work in charcoal, acrylic, and mixed media explores personal and social issues identity, migration, loss, love with bold emotional and visual contrasts. He’s exhibited broadly in group shows (Pretoria Art Museum, Turbine Art Fair, Mazars Egoli Art Fair) and his art is held in private and institutional collections.
Thabiso Dakamela is a Johannesburg-based visual artist whose work blends realism and abstraction. Drawing on his Venda and Ndebele heritage, he explores themes of identity, emotion, and human connection using acrylics, oils, and mixed media. His art has been exhibited locally and internationally, earning recognition for its expressive depth and social commentary.
Sizani Baloyi (b. 1994, Giyani, Limpopo) is a South African artist known for linocut prints, ink drawings, and steel sculptures. Trained at Artist Proof Studio, where he studied alongside influences like William Kentridge, Baloyi’s work explores socio-economic issues and the evolution of rural housing in post-1994 South Africa. He has exhibited widely and collaborated with Strauss & Co to reinterpret the work of Pierneef.
Dario Manjate (b. 1972, Mozambique) is a South African-based artist celebrated for his intricate collage works. Using recycled magazines, he creates layered compositions that explore identity, consumerism, and social commentary. Trained in painting and printmaking, his work has been exhibited internationally and commissioned by organizations such as Coca-Cola and the French Institute of South Africa.
Lindelwa Matsebula, associated with Aushie Arts, received the Outstanding Fine Artist Painting” award at the Eswatini Regional Arts & Culture Awards (NACAs)
Simon Moshapo Jnr, born in Elim, Venda in 1991, is a South African visual artist based in Indermark, Limpopo. A graduate of Tshwane University of Technology with a National Diploma in Fine Art, he works in sculpture, painting, printmaking, and drawing. His art draws on Venda oral traditions, proverbs, and cultural heritage to preserve and educate others about his people, while also reflecting on contemporary social and political issues.
Mncedi Madolo is an artist to watch for future investment because his career trajectory and body of work tick several of the markers collectors and investors look for when identifying artists likely to appreciate in value
Sizani Baloyi (b. 1994, Giyani, Limpopo) is a South African artist known for linocut prints, ink drawings, and steel sculptures. Trained at Artist Proof Studio, where he studied alongside influences like William Kentridge, Baloyi’s work explores socio-economic issues and the evolution of rural housing in post-1994 South Africa. He has exhibited widely and collaborated with Strauss & Co to reinterpret the work of Pierneef.
Lindelwa Matsebula, associated with Aushie Arts, received the “Outstanding Fine Artist – Painting” award at the Eswatini Regional Arts & Culture Awards (NACAs)
Simon Moshapo Jnr, born in Elim, Venda in 1991, is a South African visual artist based in Indermark, Limpopo. A graduate of Tshwane University of Technology with a National Diploma in Fine Art, he works in sculpture, painting, printmaking, and drawing. His art draws on Venda oral traditions, proverbs, and cultural heritage to preserve and educate others about his people, while also reflecting on contemporary social and political issues.
Mncedi Madolo is an artist to watch for future investment because his career trajectory and body of work tick several of the markers collectors and investors look for when identifying artists likely to appreciate in value
Sizani Baloyi (b. 1994, Giyani, Limpopo) is a South African artist known for linocut prints, ink drawings, and steel sculptures. Trained at Artist Proof Studio, where he studied alongside influences like William Kentridge, Baloyi’s work explores socio-economic issues and the evolution of rural housing in post-1994 South Africa. He has exhibited widely and collaborated with Strauss & Co to reinterpret the work of Pierneef.
Lindelwa Matsebula, associated with Aushie Arts, received the “Outstanding Fine Artist – Painting” award at the Eswatini Regional Arts & Culture Awards (NACAs)
Simon Moshapo Jnr, born in Elim, Venda in 1991, is a South African visual artist based in Indermark, Limpopo. A graduate of Tshwane University of Technology with a National Diploma in Fine Art, he works in sculpture, painting, printmaking, and drawing. His art draws on Venda oral traditions, proverbs, and cultural heritage to preserve and educate others about his people, while also reflecting on contemporary social and political issues.
Masters of The Blue Chip Room
Showcasing Art that Defines Value.
Sihlobo Bukhosi Moyo (b. 1992, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) is a self-taught, multidisciplinary artist whose work blends Ndebele and Sotho heritage with contemporary expression. Working across charcoal, paint, pottery, and textiles, he explores the hidden “veils” of human experience—strength, struggle, and hope. Winner of two PRACA Art Awards, Moyo has exhibited widely and continues to create art that bridges tradition and storytelling.
Retshidisitswe Ngqekeza is a South African artist from the Free State, based in Johannesburg, creating charcoal and acrylic works that explore Sotho heritage, identity, and resilience. Raised as a shepherd, his art is deeply rooted in personal and cultural memory. Despite early hardships, he now exhibits widely, reflecting his journey and the strength of the human spirit.