Simon Lekgetho
Simon Moroke Lekgetho was self-taught, despite lessons in drawing taught at the occupational school in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. On completion of his training, he moved to Pretoria where he worked as a clerk for the Provincial Administration. While there he obtained his matriculation certificate through correspondence. Apart from books on drawing and painting techniques which he acquired for private study, he also enjoyed guidance in painting from Walter Battiss (1906–1982). He started to paint seriously in 1952 and also taught art at his studio, 1216 Fortuin Street, Lady Selborne. He painted portraits, still-lifes, landscapes and wild-life as well as Bushman rock-painting inspired compositions. Read More…
