Day in a life of Boeta Phyf, as an artist.
On his Facebook page, Boeta Phyf’s bio reads something like this: “I’m a Cape Town artist and I make wood cuts that people like to call 3D graffiti. Sometimes I illustrate on a computer and make letters on walls.” Represent chatted to him about everything art and creativity. Here’s how it went down. Tell us a bit about yourself, your art and how you got into your current genre. Once upon a time I was a graffiti artist, but at the moment I’m making wooden sculptures for galleries, which people have labelled 3D graffiti. I’ve been drawing Ninja Turtles since I was five, and cartoons got me into art. I’ve always drawn characters, monsters and stiffness. The wood is just a new way of showing that.How would you say your style has changed over the years as you have grown into your creativity? My style has become funnier over time. I try take the piss as much as possible. It’s like stand up comedy to me. Life experience, fatherhood and being a husband all affect my work. I’m creative in between managing all those things. How important are your surroundings for creativity and inspiration? If you’re not constantly in a think tank, hot box and awesome sh*t, what’s the point? You could call me an extreme collector, so when I sit down to work in the digital studio, I surround myself with all my action figures, vinyl toys, posters, fan art, stickers, artworks by artists I love and loads of “making of” style books. In the workshop or analogue studio where I make the wooden artworks, it’s just tools, my dad and local music. Who are some of the current artists in SA and abroad that influence your work? It’s funny how, if you say whose work you like or which artist you look up to, people assume you’re biting their style or stealing ideas. It’s like we can’t have any heroes anymore. Locally I love work by Falko, Ginger Bread Boy, Lady Skollie, Montle, Rekso and Kevin Love. Honestly though, there aren’t too many young SA dudes making sculpture work. Internationally, my biggest daily inspiration is Alex Yanes. And I am also a huge fan of AJ Fosik. Google both of them so your eyes can bleed! What makes your style different to anyone else’s? I think nowadays, with the world being so small because of social media, you quickly learn that every style has already been done. And better than you can do it. Mine is influenced by loads of different styles. But the main thing that separates me? I put my personality, nostalgia and gat maak...
Bassline’s 21st Birthday Pyjama Festa promises to be a hit
The Bassline music venue in Johannesburg, in association with Goodbye Malaria, will be hosting a Mozambique-inspired pyjama party on the 5th September to celebrate 21 years as a leader in the world of South African live music. The event, fired up by Nandos, TRACE Urban and Kaya FM, will be showcasing some of the finest talent in South Africa and Mozambique including local house sensation Micasa, in what will be their first ever show at the Bassline, the Princess of Africa Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Cape Town’s Hot Water, leading comedian Deep Fried Man as well as some spectacular surprise guests – all under the fun-filled theme of a pyjama party. Goodbye Malaria, leading activists in the eradication of Malaria, aim to bring awareness of the severity of the Malaria situation in Africa, particularly in the Mozambican territory. With bi-annual home spraying, millions of lives can be protected from what is still one of the easiest diseases to prevent. Increased prevention and control measures can lead to a reduction in Malaria mortality rates, yet the poorest countries are still the worst affected. Goodbye Malaria,, aims to make a dent in mortality figures through positive activism – such as the sale of their funky shwe shwe-fabric pyjama trousers available online at www.goodbyemalaria.com as well as on the night of this event. Tickets to this event are on sale at www.webtickets.co.za and will be on sale for R150 for standard tickets and R500 for VIPP (Very Important Pyjama Person) ticket that includes a pair of Goodbye Malaria pyjamas and exclusive access to a hospitality area, where patrons will be able to meet artists and enjoy complimentary food and refreshments. There will also be a Nandos grill area and the famous Mozambican beer 2M will be on sale all night, bringing an authentic Mozambican spirit into the heart of Jozi. Come join us for a star-studded night of music, dancing and food as we say goodbye to Malaria by joining together to make a difference. Bassline will be donating 75% of proceeds to this urgent cause and your contribution will make the world of...
Get On Track with J&B™ Urban Honey
When J&B™ launched their newest creation, J&B™ Urban Honey, they wanted to prove that when two seemingly contrasting elements combine, they can create a magical taste experience. When J&B™ Whisky was combined with the flavours of honey, a unique, golden liquid was born. To celebrate, and further prove their point, J&B™ Urban Honey challenged Cassper Nyovest and Moneoa to combine their unique talents to create something out of the ordinary and made for the mix. The result? Monate Fela a collaboration that’ll get you on your way up! Here’s what it sounds like: https://soundcloud.com/j-b-scotch-south-africa For a free download of the entire hot new track, all you have to do is buy a bottle of J&B™ Urban Honey, dial *120*1342#, punch in the unique barcode on the bottle and download the track directly onto your phone. You’ll also stand a chance to win a bunch of other exciting...
Toni Braxton and Babyface to tour S.A and Zimbabwe
Yesterday CANOC LIVE announced that legendary R&B superstars Toni Braxton and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will be performing in South Africa and Zimbabwe between August 28 and September 3 2015. Known and loved around the world for their chart-topping radio classics, both iconic singer/songwriters shaped the sound of R&B throughout the 90s both as individual superstars and collaborators. A hit making machine with enviable longevity, 11-time Grammy award winning Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds has to his name no less than 130 Top 10 R&B and Pop hits, 43 number 1 R&B hits and 55 Top 10 Pop hits. Edmonds is the recipient of numerous awards, including Soul Train Music Awards, BMI Awards, NAACP Image Awards and American Music Awards. He was also the recipient of the third BET Walk of Fame Award, and was named BET’s “Entertainer of the Year” at the First Annual BET Awards Ceremony. Just a few of the vocalists from which his music can be heard: Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Mary J. Blige, Michael Jackson, TLC, Toni Braxton, Celine Dion, John Mellencamp, Anthony Hamilton, Brandy, Aretha Franklin, Fall Out Boy, Pink, Charlie Wilson, Chrisette Michele, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, and Colbie Caillait Over the course of her storied career, Toni Braxton has earned a total of seven Grammy Awards and sold over 66 million records worldwide. Among other achievements, she’s received nine Billboard Music Awards and seven American Music Awards and been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. She appeared on the seventh season of Dancing with the Stars and helped bring the hit reality show WE tv’sBraxton Family Values to life as both an executive producer and star. Expanding her pop culture imprint, she serves as an executive producer on Tamar & Vince. Transferring her dynamic presence to the stage, she has starred in Broadway productions of Beauty and the Beast, Aida, and After Midnight. Most recently, her 2014 collaboration with Babyface, Love, Marriage & Divorce, debuted at #4 on Billboard’s Top 200 (her sixth Top Ten entry on the chart) and #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It went on to win a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Braxton continues to engage, endear, and enchant audiences worldwide with everything she does. Decades after ‘Give You My Heart’, the 1992 hit single on which they first sang together, the two paired up to share their experiences of love on the 2014 co-written Grammy winning duets album ‘Love, Marriage and Divorce’. It struck a chord with South African fans who made it the highest selling album in the country in 2014. Toni Braxton and Babyface’s tour...
Whats for dinner? J’Something has all the answers
Knorr is continually striving to make simple home cooking an integral part of every South African family’s routine. Knorr, J’Something and a range of top South African celebrities will bring these simple and delicious recipes to busy Moms (and Dads!) across SA with a weekly TV show called Knorr Whatsfordinner? with J’Something. Catch it every Saturday at 7pm on SABC 3. Here’s what the SoulProviders team wanted to know from J’Something… Angie: What’s the worst dish you’ve ever eaten, and who cooked it? Did you eat all of it or try hide it? Not going to mention names, but I’ve had some horrible experiences. I once went to a friend’s house and it was a traditional cabbage poitjie, not my vibe at all but I had it. I took my time, I won’t lie. Andy: What do you love most about cooking? Plating :). I love making food look appealing. I also just love cooking and zoning out, thinking about life around all my favorite flavours. Lindelwa: How would you describe the experience of sharing an intimate space (kitchen) with strangers? It’s been an AMAZING experience, honestly! Just meeting all these incredible moms and women has been nothing short of incredible. There were so many different characters and ways of cooking. Cooking with these women has really had a huge impact on me. It made me appreciate the moments so much more. Andy: If you could pick ONE, what would be your favourite, most versatile ingredient to cook with? Knorr Dry Cook in Sauce Spaghetti Bolognaise. That product is incredible! Lindelwa: What’s the most interesting dish you’ve ever made that is a blend of South African and Portuguese cuisine? Umngqusho alla feijoada. Go watch the first episode of my first-ever cooking show Something’s Cooking on YouTube. It was DELICIOUS! Nos: Do you see yourself quitting music in the future to pursue your love of cooking? NEVER! I wouldn’t be able to cook if I couldn’t sing; singing is what makes my heart beat. Ingrid: What advice would you have for someone who doesn’t like cooking at all, to motivate him or her to get involved in the kitchen? Make cooking an event, a moment. I always find that gets me more excited. So create a theme around it, and if you don’t cook, it’s going to be even more of a moment for your guests/family/friends. So, if it’s eating with Ingrid night your friends/family will be so excited and possibly nervous...
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