Africa-Press – Botswana. Visual artist Kentse Bogatsu has taken centre stage at the Thapong Visual Arts Centre with a captivating solo exhibition that reflects years of creative mastery and introspection.
Titled Essential View Points: Paintings and Drawings, the exhibition brings together a collection of Bogatsu’s artworks some new, others dating back to 2018 each exploring themes of identity, Setswana culture, and nature. His pieces feature intricate patterns inspired by traditional prints, complemented by outstanding motifs and colour blending that enhance both mood and emotion.
In an interview, Bogatsu described art as an outlet for internal expression “a Pandora’s Box unleashed in art form.”
“I want to share with people the drama and excitement that’s inside of me,” he said. “I put so much energy into what I do, and I want to share that energy with everyone.”
He revealed that the key to his artistry lies in channelling emotions into his work, adding that true art is about expressing what is within, much like Japanese Haiku poetry, where a poet captures emotion in a single moment using only three lines.
“To me, that is the greatest poetry, and I get to do something similar through art,” he said.
Though abstract, Bogatsu’s artworks tell stories of self-acceptance. Some pieces pay tribute to those who battle self-doubt, while others celebrate cultural festivities such as Legwetla.
Veteran artist Veryan Edwards commended Bogatsu for his exceptional weaving of patterns and motifs, describing his work as clever and deeply thoughtful. She highlighted the Primordial Universe series as a standout, noting how it draws viewers into an alternate reality and elevates their imagination to the heavens.
The Primordial Universe series, she said, presented a synthesis of authentic nature and fantasy ,a celestial creation that feels both ethereal and dramatically composed.
Bogatsu’s works will remain on display at Thapong Visual Arts Centre until November 20.
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