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Sebidi, Helen

Born: 1943 Skilpadfontein, Hammanskraal, near Pretoria

A painter of landscapes and figures.  Works in oil and acrylic.

Studies: 1969-70 privately under John Mohl; 1985-86 Katlehong Art Centre, Transvaal; from 1986 at the Johannesburg Art Foundation under Bill Ainslie.  1988 awarded a scholarship for further study in the USA. 

Profile: A member of Artists under the Sun.  From 1986 she has taught part time at the Alexandra Art Centre.  1985 began creating large pots and sculpting in clay. 

Exhibitions: She has participated

in numerous group exhibitions from 1977 in SA and the USA; 1986 FUBA Gallery, Johannesburg, solo exhibition; 1987 Johannesburg Art Gallery, Vita Art Now.   

Represented: Africana Museum, Johannesburg

References: Echoes of African Art; Bona September 1979; Hit August 1984

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