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.
Join Tshepo for an exclusive Exhibition Walkabout, where he will share insights into his work and creative process.
Saturday, 12 April 2025
11:00 to 13:00
DALRO Gallery, 15 Forest Road, Bramley, Johannesburg
Shop the Exhibition
Click here to view the full catalogue of artwork featured in the exhibition. Each piece is available for purchase and comes framed, unless otherwise stated.
Shop Below:
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The Purge In
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cmR5750,00 Read more -
The Purge Out
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cmR5750,00 Read more -
Ho Leleka Mafu / Exocism of Diseases
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 84.5 x 84.5 cmUnframed Size: 69 x 69 cmR8625,00 Add to cart -
Metsi A Halalelang
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 73.5 x 56.5 cmUnframed Size: 59,5 x 42 cmR6900,00 Add to cart -
Bath Time
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 74.5 x 91.6 cmUnframed Size: 60 x 76,5 cmR8625,00 Add to cart -
Lefa La Pula I
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 98.5 x 68.5 cmUnframed Size: 82 x 54 cmR8625,00 Read more -
Lefa La Pula II
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 98.5 x 68.5 cmUnframed Size: 82 x 54 cmR8625,00 Read more -
Man Meets Water Spirit
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cmR5750,00 Read more -
Water Spirit Guide
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cmR5750,00 Read more -
Born Again
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cmR5750,00 Add to cart -
O Mahlohonolo
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cmR5750,00 Read more -
Beach Boy
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 95.9 x 131.7 cmUnframed Size: 80 x 130,5 cmR13800,00 Add to cart -
Sedibeng
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 134 x 94.8 cmUnframed Size: 120 x 79 cmR13800,00 Add to cart -
Tsireletso
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 122.2 x 94.7 cmUnframed Size: 104 x 79,5 cmR12650,00 Read more -
Falls of Healing (Kolobetso)
Year: 2024Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 175 x 165 cmUnframed Size: 160 x 151 cmR27600,00 Read more -
Sea-Crits In The Water
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cmR5750,00 Add to cart -
Tiisetso
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 84.5 x 84.5 cmUnframed Size: 70 x 70 cmR8625,00 Read more -
Indlondlo Yamanzi / King of Water
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 56.5 x 44.5 cmUnframed Size: 29 ,7 x 42 cmR5750,00 Add to cart -
Medupi
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 114.5 x 112.5 cmUnframed Size: 99 x 95,5 cmAvailability: ReservedR13800,00 Read more -
Kolobetso
Year: 2025Medium: Acrylic on canvasFramed Size: 94.9 x 119.8 cmUnframed Size: 79,5 x 104 cmR12650,00 Read more
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