Mthandeni Mkhize was born on the 12th December, 1981, at Loskop Kwala. Mthandeni did his education at Zuzinfundo Primary School for 2 years, then he went to Mountain View for 4 years, then onto Sizathina Primary School for 1 year, and finally onto Hlabae High School where he achieved his Matric.
Mthandeni is not married and has no children, and both his parents are still alive. Mthandeni Mkhize started work at Williams Farm as a temporary labourer, and was there for almost 4 years. He heard about Ardmore through Sifiso Mzelase. Mthandeni came to Ardmore Studio, and asked Fee Halsted-Berning to teach him. Sifiso taught Mthandeni how to sculpt with clay. Mthandeni started at Ardmore in 2000.
Mthandeni’s favourite animals are Dragons, Giraffes, Leopards and Fish. He enjoys creating Vases, Dishes and Candlesticks. His form is made up of the subject and function is secondary. Scales and feathers are intricately moulded into his forms, so painting is of lesser importance to the form.
“I feel very happy because I now can manage to do things, I could not do before. I wish to see more changes in my family. In my art I wish to see more improvement and knowledge.”
Mthandeni Mkhize is of Bushman colouring, light. He is well spoken and bright. |
