honorable mention
Manyatsa Monyamane south africa
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The aim of this project is to celebrate the undying spirit of resilience of the truly unsung heroes of our land, capturing the essence of timeless beauty and the strength that carried us through the dark days and continue to carry us to this day.
Born 1989 in Mamelodi, South Africa. Her cutting edge photography has seen her being a finalist at Pop Cap 2016 and in 2017 top 15 finalist, Multi & New Media Merit Award Winner and Lizamore & Associates Mentorship Programme Solo Exhibition Winner of the Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards and top 10 finalist and 3rd Merit Award Winner of Absa L’Atelier Art Competition. Through her work she has been part of group exhibitions such as the Gender Equality Today, Vavasati Festival Women’s Exhibition; and part of Fresh Produce 2017.
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entry description
The participants in this project emphasize the historical value of the elders, these are real people who witnessed and experienced the transition of an entire society towards the birth of a new nation. These are people who have defined what it means to be a South African today and yet their strength has never been celebrated.The aim of this project is to celebrate the undying spirit of resilience of the truly unsung heroes of our land, capturing the essence of timeless beauty and the strength that carried us through the dark days and continue to carry us to this day.
about the photographer
Manyatsa Monyamane, storyteller through imagery, inspired and influenced by African literature, theatre and everyday surroundings. She holds a Btech in Photography.Born 1989 in Mamelodi, South Africa. Her cutting edge photography has seen her being a finalist at Pop Cap 2016 and in 2017 top 15 finalist, Multi & New Media Merit Award Winner and Lizamore & Associates Mentorship Programme Solo Exhibition Winner of the Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards and top 10 finalist and 3rd Merit Award Winner of Absa L’Atelier Art Competition. Through her work she has been part of group exhibitions such as the Gender Equality Today, Vavasati Festival Women’s Exhibition; and part of Fresh Produce 2017.
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