THE DALRO VISUAL ARTS MERIT AWARD 2024 WINNER SOLO EXHIBITION

Celebrating Bold Vision and Artistic Excellence
The DALRO Visual Arts Merit Award proudly presents its inaugural Solo Exhibition, Sea-Crits in the Water, by our 2024 winner, Tshepo Bopape. A showcase of exceptional talent and creative brilliance. This milestone honours Tshepo’s journey, his distinctive body of work reflects the power of visual storytelling and innovation in contemporary South African art.
The exhibition is open for viewing at the DALRO Gallery, 15 Forest Road, Bramley, Johannesburg from Friday, 4 April to Wednesday, 30 April on weekdays during business hours. Offering art enthusiasts, collectors, and the public an opportunity to engage with a curated selection of thought-provoking pieces. Come and experience Tshepo’s creative process and inspiration behind each work.
If you are unable to visit the exhibition in person, you can view and purchase Tshepo’s artwork below.
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Tsireletso
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 122.2 x 94.7 cmUnframed Size: 104 x 79,5 cm -
Falls of Healing (Kolobetso)
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 175 x 165 cmUnframed Size: 160 x 151 cm -
Sea-Crits In The Water
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cm -
Tiisetso
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 84.5 x 84.5 cmUnframed Size: 70 x 70 cm -
Lefa La Pula I
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 98.5 x 68.5 cmUnframed Size: 82 x 54 cm -
Lefa La Pula II
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 98.5 x 68.5 cmUnframed Size: 82 x 54 cm -
Man Meets Water Spirit
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cm -
Born Again
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cm -
Medupi
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 114.5 x 112.5 cmUnframed Size: 99 x 95,5 cm -
Indlondlo Yamanzi / King of Water
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cm -
Kolobetso
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 94.9 x 119.8 cmUnframed Size: 79,5 x 104 cm -
O Mahlohonolo
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cm -
Beach Boy
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 95.9 x 131.7 cmUnframed Size: 80 x 130,5 cm -
Sedibeng
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 134 x 94.8 cmUnframed Size: 120 x 79 cm -
The Purge In
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cm -
The Purge Out
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cm -
Ho Leleka Mafu / Exocism of Diseases
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 84.5 x 84.5 cmUnframed Size: 69 x 69 cm -
Metsi A Halalelang
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 73.5 x 56.5 cmUnframed Size: 59,5 x 42 cm -
Bath Time
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 74.5 x 91.6 cmUnframed Size: 60 x 76,5 cm -
Water Spirit Guide
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cm
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