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Bloem Show awards talented Gr 11 learner with special prize for his artwork

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Congratulations to Siyabonga Gans a learner in Grade 11 at St Andrews School in Bloemfontein, whose art work won a special prize at this year’s Bloem Show. His art work was on display during this year’s exhibition and the OFM Art Beat absolutely needed to find out more about this talented young man. Siyabonga joins Yolanda Maartens to talk about what art means to him and what he plans for his future.
5 May English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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