Ardmore California 

Virginia Xaba

Virginia finds her inspiration in nature, creating ceramics glowing with color, whilst filled with charm, whit, and humor. The artist is a great observer, drawing from her surroundings as well as books and photographs. The outstanding quality of her work has led to her financial independence and special status in the community, where she is considered part of the 'isigiwili' or fortunate ones.

Sfiso Mvelase

Part of their expressionist group, Sfiso is often referred to as "Ardmore's naughty boy," never restraining his sensuality and sexual thoughts. In 2003, he started sculpting a body of work that dealt with a satirical view of AIDS. Many of his works have been included in major exhibitions from Helsinki to Turkey.

Bennet Zondo

Hailing from Lesotho, Bennet is best known for his ability to sculpt the natural fluidity of animals, capturing every action and making clay come alive.

Punch Shabalala

Punch is an artist who produces Decorative Collectibles. She uses delicate brush strokes to create intricate fine patterns for her flowers, leaves, birds, and animals. She is Ardmore's most respected and beloved artist and is known for her exotic patterning.

Sabelo Khoza

Sabelo is one of two throwers who perform tirelessly on the wheel. In addition to being a thrower, he is one of Ardmore's greatest sculptors and is renowned for his elegantly handled vases and animal palm tree candlesticks.

Petros Gumbi

Drawing from the traditional way of life in Zulu culture, Petros is a storyteller who likes to include the human figure in cultural context. He is one of the most talented sculptors at Ardmore, producing outstanding and profound sculptures that have been internationally recognized and are highly valued.

Roux Gwala

Roux is one of Ardmore's expressionists. He chooses to work in a palette of earth tones with surface patterns that harmoniously follow the form.

Siyabonga Mabaso

Siyabonga collaborates with other artists to produce brilliant artwork. His works, featuring dark backgrounds that have an air of mystery and sultry romance, are very popular with the buying public. He is revered as one of Ardmore's most talented painters.

Thabo Mbhele

Thabo is one of Ardmore's exotic realist sculptors, bringing elegance and sophisticated natural realism to his pieces through fine detail. He is a native of Lesotho and one of the highest earning artists at Ardmore.

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