Thabang Lehobye, is a visual artist experimenting with various stop motion animations techniques
using acrylics and charcoal. He started his formal art practice at The Artists Proof Studio, were his love
for Joburg as subject in his works started. He then Graduated with a National Diploma in Fine Arts from
University of Johannesburg and Studied Multimedia at Vega School of Brand Communication. Received
Patronage from Johnson and Johnson to further his professional development course at the Artists
Proof Studio in 2005. Patronage from the artists William Kentridge as part of professional development
and to further his studies in 2008. Thabang has been part of various collaborative exhibitions including
a Professional Development Program at Art space Gallery with Prof. Kim Berman. Passionate about the
medium of charcoal, printmaking and animation; His recent mixed media works further explore Joburg
inner city as a subject. A constant physical space and its ever-changing inhabitants. The Hillbrow tower
as a baton, being passed over and over again.
