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JUANITA OOSTHUIZEN
Lazarus was born in South Africa Again in 2011 he was one of the
in the Free State. He is a self-taught school curators and facilitators at
artist whose creativity has been an the Standard Bank Art Gallery in
integral part of his expression since Johannesburg. The exhibition was
childhood. called “Water the Thread of Life”.
The aim of the Local artworks was
Lazarus moved to Johannesburg to raise awareness on the importance
soon after high school to pursue of conserving water.
his talent. Soon after he secured
residency and employment there, He also participated as an art teacher
he was fortunate to meet established in the project “The Artist in Me”
artists, Edward Selematsela, Thyza under the auspices of Naledi Arts
Stott and Dulcie Robinson who and Culture in the Free State in 2016.
mentored and helped him to realise Lazarus has sold his work to art
his dream of becoming a full-time, collectors from as far afield as
multi-skilled artist. Canada, Australia, USA, France
and the UK. He continues to do so
When not committed to his artwork, through exhibitions, websites and
Lazarus worked as a part-time various social-media networks.
voluntary art teacher alongside
Edward Selematselaat (Little Artist The portfolio of
project for disadvantaged Children) Juanita Oosthuizen starts on
from 2006-2011 in Berea, Hillbrow, page 156
Johannesburg.
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