In the short space of sixteen years Mbongeni Buthelezi has made a name for himself as a professional artist of note. He has emerged as a powerful force in the Visual Arts in South Africa and Internationally in the 21st century.
Buthelezi had to look for alternative materials, because he could not afford to buy expensive paints and canvases. His idea was to use plastic not only as a canvas but also to paint with this cheap material one can find everywhere.
Buthelezi was presented with the Weekly Mail and Guardian Green Trust Award for his commitment and contributions to the environment.
CORPORATE COLLECTIONS
Premier Foods
Mercedes-Benz South Africa, Pretoria
Daimler AG, Kunstbesitz, Stuttgart, Germany
DEG Collection, Cologne, Germany
Museum for African Art, New York, USA
Coca-Cola, South Africa
Development Bank of Southern Africa
Private Angencies Collaborating Together
Total, South Africa
Plastic Federation of South Africa
Gauteng Provincial Government, South Africa
Funda Community College, South Africa
Johannesburg Art Gallery, South Africa
Community Bank of South Africa
Plastic Federation of South Africa
Spier Collection
Hollard Insurance
Nandos
CORPORATE COMMISSIONS
Legacy Group Da Vinci Hotel
Coca-Cola South Africa
Rand Water Board
Urban Solutions
Keep South Africa Beautiful
RESIDENCIES
Verein zur Forderung Kunstlerischer Projekte Mit Gesellschaftlicher
Relevanz e.V., Wiesbaden, Germany
Kunst:Raum Sylt-Quelle, Rantum, Germany
Atelierhaus Hoherweg e.V., Dusseldorf
Standard bank National Art Festival
Vermont Studio Centre, New York, USA
Guest Artist, Barbados Community College during the National Independence Celebrations
Art Omi International Artists Centre, New York, USA