Zoey Trapani (b. 1998) is an emerging Johannesburg artist whose life and career are deeply woven into the fabric of the South African art world. The daughter of artists Sandro/Alex Trapani, a sculptor, and the late Antoinette Murdoch, former head curator of the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG), Trapani's upbringing was a unique immersion in creativity. She credits her early, enchanting encounters with eccentric artists and formative experiences roaming the halls of JAG as pivotal in shaping her artistic direction.
After matriculating with a distinction in Visual Arts in 2016, Trapani began her career by creating and selling functional sculptures, such as embellished vases and dolls, at local markets. This early phase allowed her to connect with a broad audience while honing her craft.
Currently, Trapani serves as the Operations Manager at Lizamore & Associates, where she is mentored by veteran curator Teresa Lizamore—who notably exhibited her parents' work two decades prior. This role has provided her with invaluable industry experience, including assisting with curating the City Hall Exhibition at the 2023 SU Toyota Woordfees and helping value the extensive SA Taxi art collection.
Working within the gallery has reinvigorated her passion for creating "art for art's sake." She is now developing a more conceptual approach to her sculpting. Trapani made her official debut as a fine artist in the 'Season's Greetings' group exhibition at Lizamore Gallery in late 2023. Fuelled by this milestone, she is poised to expand her presence in the art market, aiming to create work that "sparks joy and curiosity, but occasionally invokes an uneasy feeling," and proudly continue her family's artistic legacy.
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Zoey Trapani (b. 1998) is an emerging Johannesburg artist whose life and career are deeply woven into the fabric of the South African art world. The daughter of artists Sandro/Alex Trapani, a sculptor, and the late Antoinette Murdoch, former head curator of the Johannesburg Art Gallery (JAG), Trapani's upbringing was a unique immersion in creativity. She credits her early, enchanting encounters with eccentric artists and formative experiences roaming the halls of JAG as pivotal in shaping her artistic direction.
After matriculating with a distinction in Visual Arts in 2016, Trapani began her career by creating and selling functional sculptures, such as embellished vases and dolls, at local markets. This early phase allowed her to connect with a broad audience while honing her craft.
Currently, Trapani serves as the Operations Manager at Lizamore & Associates, where she is mentored by veteran curator Teresa Lizamore—who notably exhibited her parents' work two decades prior. This role has provided her with invaluable industry experience, including assisting with curating the City Hall Exhibition at the 2023 SU Toyota Woordfees and helping value the extensive SA Taxi art collection.
Working within the gallery has reinvigorated her passion for creating "art for art's sake." She is now developing a more conceptual approach to her sculpting. Trapani made her official debut as a fine artist in the 'Season's Greetings' group exhibition at Lizamore Gallery in late 2023. Fuelled by this milestone, she is poised to expand her presence in the art market, aiming to create work that "sparks joy and curiosity, but occasionally invokes an uneasy feeling," and proudly continue her family's artistic legacy.
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