Khumo Ramaila is a multi disciplinary artist currently doing his second year at the Artist Proof Studio based in Houghton, Johannesburg . He is currently based in Germiston where he lives and produces work . As someone who enjoys theory and has an interest in multi perspective , ultimately believing that things change depending on how you look at it , This greatly influences his subject matters .
Ideology, personal morality, consciousness and perspective come into play , as these are some of the aspects tackled with each series and project produced by the artist . As every project is completed and every series meets an end , ultimately all artworks are a reflection of the complex that makes the artist . As the artist often explains “ I don’t like circles , only because they don’t end . I prefer straight lines as everything should have a beginning and an end . “
As a teenager Khumo would often pay attention to his character and how he developed as well as question things for what they were . From paying attention to his own consciousness he was able to focus on an idea of being complete ,a life time goal set for himself . He was able to grow and become more of an artist when he was granted the opportunity to study at The National School of The Arts (NSA) where he matriculated in the year 2019 . With that being the foundation and solidifying what he wants to achieve with his life this ended up sending to Artist Proof Studio where he is currently doing his third year.
Khumo’s artworks have been shown in exhibitions numerous time with the highlight being featured in the Fine Arts Print Fair in 2019 during his matric year at NSA . Within that same year he was able to get his work featured in a nationally recognised magazine known as “Art Times” his artwork may be seen under the New Blood entry. Further accomplishments include exhibiting at Artist Proof Studio for an end of year exhibition and a spot in the Turbine Art on paper exhibition.
"I don't like circles, only because they don't end. I prefer straight lines as everything should have a beginning and an end."