Ramarutha Makoba (b. 1984, Soweto, Johannesburg) is a talented artist who began his artistic journey at the age of 13 when he began attending art classes at a local community center. He refined his skills through workshops at the Johannesburg Art Gallery and completed a two-year course at FUBA (Federated Union of Black Artists). Makoba joined Artist Proof Studio in 2004, earning certificates of excellence in his first twp years, and completed his third year of professional printmaking in 2007.
Makoba’s artwork often uses trees as a metaphor for family and community life. He believes trees symbolize growth, knowledge, and productivity. The roots represent one's origins, while the stem and branches signify growth and success. His art reflects how communities come together for shade, support, and problem-solving under the tree, with the goal of inspiring individuals to relate to his work and bring about positive change in the world.
Makoba’s works have been displayed in numerous exhibitions, including the District Six 50th Commemoration Print Exchange (2016), solo exhibitions like “Change The World” (2016) at Art Room, and group shows at David Krut Art Gallery and Lizamore & Associates. Besides his practice as a full-time artist, Makoba is deeply involved in education and community outreach, facilitating art programs through the Artist Proof Studio’s ‘Artist in Arks’ and the Little Artists School Project in Berea.
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Ramarutha Makoba (b. 1984, Soweto, Johannesburg) is a talented artist who began his artistic journey at the age of 13 when he began attending art classes at a local community center. He refined his skills through workshops at the Johannesburg Art Gallery and completed a two-year course at FUBA (Federated Union of Black Artists). Makoba joined Artist Proof Studio in 2004, earning certificates of excellence in his first twp years, and completed his third year of professional printmaking in 2007.
Makoba’s artwork often uses trees as a metaphor for family and community life. He believes trees symbolize growth, knowledge, and productivity. The roots represent one's origins, while the stem and branches signify growth and success. His art reflects how communities come together for shade, support, and problem-solving under the tree, with the goal of inspiring individuals to relate to his work and bring about positive change in the world.
Makoba’s works have been displayed in numerous exhibitions, including the District Six 50th Commemoration Print Exchange (2016), solo exhibitions like “Change The World” (2016) at Art Room, and group shows at David Krut Art Gallery and Lizamore & Associates. Besides his practice as a full-time artist, Makoba is deeply involved in education and community outreach, facilitating art programs through the Artist Proof Studio’s ‘Artist in Arks’ and the Little Artists School Project in Berea.
