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Jabu Nene

20th Century 

Jabu Nene was introduced to Fée Halsted-Berning when she was 15 years old, having discovered a passion for art at school. She joined the Ardmore team in 1991 and was mentored by renowned painter Punch Shabalala. Over the years, Nene has developed her own unique painting style; her intricate designs come from her imagination. She fills the petals, leaves and animal skin she creates with geometric designs, zigzags, chevrons and squares in earthy tones. Her palette features soft pinks and rich browns, and she often scratches into her paint with a sharp piece of wire, creating a sgraffito effect. Her work has been exhibited at Christie's in London, the Art Basel Design Fair in Miami and the Korean Biennale. One of the highly successful Ardmore Collection wallpapers from British wallpaper house Cole & Son, inspired by one of her pieces, is aptly named "Jabu" in her honour.

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