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Zolile Phetshane obtained an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2006 and later joined the Artist Proof Studio in Johannesburg. His artistic practice explores contemporary issues such as religion, politics, consumerism, and capitalism, which he delves into through a blend of abstract colour fields, figurative elements, and symbols. Working in a variety of mediums—printmaking, pastels, acrylic, and oil on canvas—Phetshane brings a dynamic approach to these themes.

Since 2008, Phetshane has built a long-standing partnership with Lizamore & Associates, participating in numerous art fairs including the FNB Joburg Art Fair, the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, and the RMB Turbine Art Fair. His work has been showcased in group and solo exhibitions, including 1 is the Magic Number (2016), Simplified Complexity (2018), and Neon Paradise (2020), a collaboration with Anton Burger. Phetshane’s art has appeared in exhibitions at the North-West University Gallery and internationally with Clifton Boulder in Europe. His pieces are held in prominent public and private collections, making him a highly sought-after artist.