SOUTH AFRICA: Two Local Fine Artists from Bloemfontein Exhibiting in New York City

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Mfundo Joseph and Vuyisile Adoons two fine artists from Bloemfontein, have been selected to participate in an art exhibition curated by Smruti Sirsat titled: "Painting the American Dream" at the Dacia Gallery in New York City which will run for a month starting on August 1st 2018.

Smruti Sirsat an Arts Curator and Gallerist from New York connected with Mfundo via facebook. When the opportunity came up to invite Mfundo to New York to exhibit his works, the response was an immediate yes.

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Mfundo then asked Smruti to view the works of his friend Vuyisile Adoons, another promising artist from the area and Smruti invited him to exhibit at the showcase as well.

Vuyisile Adoons at work

The problem before them was a simple one: finance to travel to New York for the exhibition. Fortunately Maggy Sotyu, Deputy Minister Of Arts stepped in to assist and has helped to make their dream a reality - helping with funding their trip. In thanks Vuyisile painted a striking portrait of Maggy Sotyu which will hang in pride of place.

Mme Maggy Sotyu

This is a prestigious event and a wonderful opportunity for our local artists. Various other participants flying to New York City for this grand exhibition, namely Abdelaali Charir from Morocco, Deepak Gupta and Varun Goud from India, Sana Nezam from Pakistan, Dr Anchal Agarwal, Rekha Kakkar, Nitin Khilare, Tejaswini Goud from India and others. As Smruti said, both Mfundo Joseph and Vuyisile Adoons have a bright future ahead of them as they have the key elements required to succeed, and that is: unceasing hard work, determination, strong will and talent.

(L) Mfundo Joseph and (R) Vuyisile Adoons

PR by Sandy Bigara Arts & Entertainment Australia.

Mfundo Joseph is available for telephonic interview: 0609175278

or via email Mfundo Mbali Joseph jmfundombali@yahoo.com
Mfundo’s facebook page: www.facebook.com/mfundombali.joseph

Vuyisile Adoons facebook: www.facebook.com/vuyisile.adoons.5

NEWS: Ohana Live Music Event and EP Fundraiser in Long Jetty

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There is a fantastic fundraiser coming up on Sunday July 22nd at the Riff Cafe at Long Jetty, it's to raise funds for Adam Matthew Johnson and Lea Johnson's OHANA E.P. "Brand New Day" which they will be recording with Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup, the original drummer of The Angels, who also drummed with GanGGajang, The Party Boys and Australian Crawl.

Lea and Matthew Johnson are OHANA

Ohana are one of the Central Coasts leading Ukulele acts bringing traditional Ukulele standards and different takes on modern songs. They have toured Hawaii, New Zealand and played to capacity crowds in The Blue Mountains, Wollongong and around NSW pubs and clubs. Their first song "Brand New Day" was inspired by their friend Carly Casper who lost her battle with breast cancer in November last year.

Conor Smith

Carly's motto was "No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up and never give up." This mantra forms the base of their song, with a percentage of proceeds going to a cancer charity on the Central Coast.

Ruby Shay

You can have a listen to Adam here, and Ohana here. They are supported on the day by newcomer Conor Smith who sings soulfully with skillful guitar playing, The amazing band "Corduroy" and the extremely talented Ruby Shay who recently had a hit song collaboration with Ray Ramon you can have a listen to it here.