Thokozani Madonsela in New York: A New Chapter in Art
We are excited to share that Thokozani Madonsela has begun an artist residency in New York through the Ampersand Foundation. This residency offers him the time and space to focus fully on his work, to explore new ideas, and to grow as an artist in a city known for its creativity and energy.
Residencies are a chance for artists to step outside their everyday lives and enter a space dedicated to creation and reflection. In New York, Thokozani is discovering inspiration in every part of the city. From the quiet corners of his studio to the busy streets, from parks to galleries, he is observing and learning from the world around him. Every moment becomes a source of curiosity and thought, helping him see his own work in new ways and sparking ideas that will shape his art for years to come.
Being part of this residency also means being among other artists from around the world. The exchange of ideas, conversations about creativity, and sharing of experiences bring new perspectives and energy. Thokozani is using this time to experiment, to challenge himself, and to push the boundaries of his own practice. Each sketch and each painting is a step in a journey of growth and self-discovery.
The residency is not only about the city or the studio. It is about what happens when an artist takes the time to observe, to reflect, and to embrace the unknown. It is about the quiet moments of insight, the unexpected discoveries, and the moments of joy that come from creating something entirely new.
“Growth begins when we step into spaces we do not yet fully understand.”
Over the next few weeks, Thokozani will continue to immerse himself in New York, taking inspiration from its energy, its diversity, and its rhythm. This is a chapter of learning and exploration, a chapter that will leave its mark on his work and on the artist he is becoming.
We look forward to sharing glimpses of this journey with you. Through his sketches, his reflections, and the new works that emerge, you will see how an artist grows when given the space to dream, to create, and to discover.
No comments
Curtis Powell
Beast earth bearing kind us day isn’t fourth blessed third. Doesn’t very meat tree were deep. Male doesn’t so face, seasons created fourth created deep moved.
Maggie Howarth
Sixth light in itself appear god blessed beginning they’re forth. Can’t seasons place meat. Is years you’re deep saying.