Teboho
J. Makoatsa is a South African Artist born at Fouriesburg farm by the name of
Uittrek, in 1984 in the Free State Province. He grew up at Klerksdorp in the
North West Province, where his dad was working as a miner in Steelfontein
mines.
Makoatsa’s
talent was first discovered in pre – primary school after he drew a fish that
impressed his teachers and fellow classmates. Shortly, after he discovered that
he was an Artist, he conducted his own research about the Art Industry and
founded that there was legendary Artist by the name of Daniel Novela who was
residing in his vicinity. He made efforts to meet him and he had a remarkable
encounter with Daniel Novela. Daniel Novela made a great contribution in his
life and he gifted him with his first art material which was a canvass, brushes
and basic colors of oil paints. He told him to do anything with the material.
After
completion of his matriculation, Teboho moved to Johannesburg and enrolled for art
classes, what surprised him the most was that things he was taught, was things
he was already able to do on his own which discouraged him a bit which led to
him quitting and deciding to develop his talent in his own way.
In
2009, Teboho participated in Sasol New Signature Art Competition and became one
of the top 100 artist finalists. He also participated in ABSA L`Atelier art
competition and became on of the top 100 finalists again. In addition, he
became a member of the Artist under the Sun.
In
2015, He returned to his place of birth and he became actively involved in the
Clarens Art Community till 2019. Towards the end of 2019, he moved back to
Johannesburg to pursue his Art Career. Upon arrival, he joined the Living
Artist Emporium to exhibit his artworks. Currently, He is a resident artist at
August House.
