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 " One of the most rewarding aspects of the business, is to help those who weren’t even aware of their talent become artists."
Life in the townships of Cape Town is extremely challenging in a material sense. Each Monkeybiz bead artwork created by the beading community is a reminder that the human spirit can triumph over seemingly hopeless conditions.
The majority of Monkeybiz artists have known poverty, neglect and deprivation for most of their lives. The individual enthusiasm, perseverance and ingenious creative ability of the Monkeybiz bead artists is astounding!
The artists bead at home, which enables them to look after their families and keep transport costs to a minimum. The beading lifts their spirits give them a great sense of achievement.
Click on the links below for an introduction to some of the leading Monkeybiz bead artists whose personal narratives are interwoven in the rich fabric of the Monkeybiz story...
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Makatiso
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Noloyiso
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Nomzoxolo
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Eunice |
Jeremiah
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Mamvundle
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Mkafareli
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Nokholekile
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Nosakhele
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Nosandise
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Patricia
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Phathiswa
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Philemon
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Phumla
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