An exhibition, titled Top Up Inside Out, featuring artworks by members of the artists’ collective Ubuhle Bobuntu Arts and curated by Thulani Zondo, will be presented by UJ Arts & Culture at the UJ Art Gallery from August 26 to September 23.

Based in Diepkloof, Soweto, this artists’ collective consists of Lehlohonolo Mkhasibe, Thabo Molapo, Thulani Zondo, Thomas Moremi, Pauline Mazibuko, Velaphi Masondo, Enoch Ndlovu, Virginia Ramovha, Mzi Gojo, Sinalothemba Ntuli, Joseph Kgobodi Monnatlala and Victor Mofokeng.

In their reflection on one of the major global issues of our time, these 12 artists repurpose materials such as bread, rubber tires, match sticks, plastic, cow dung, extension hair and cans. They focus on green art and eco-logic as means to reduce the negative impact of wastefulness on the earth’s eco-systems.

Performances by poets and musicians will form part of the opening event at 6.30 pm for 7 pm on Wednesday, August 26. The speaker is JC Laurent, Operations Manager: UJ Arts & Culture.

There will be a walkabout on Tuesday, September 8 at 1 pm and Wednesday, September 16 at 10:30 am.

Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. The gallery is on the APK Campus, Cor. Kingsway/University Road, Auckland Park. Inquiries: 011 559 2099 or email aedempsey@uj.ac.za