Solomon Siko
Portrait of a Man on an Engen Train
Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 500 - 2 500
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ZAR 1 500
Location
Cape Town
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About this Item
South African 1965-2007
Portrait of a Man on an Engen Train
1992
signed and dated 92
pencil on paper
72,5 by 47cm excluding frame; 100 by 72 by 4cm including frame
Provenance
The Engen Collection.
Notes
Solomon Siko was born in 1965 in Sakkieskamp, Wellington. Educated at Simon Hebe High School, Kuyasa High School, and later the Community Arts Project (CAP) in Woodstock (1987–89), he developed a vibrant style rooted in township life and local culture. Settling in Mbekweni, Paarl, Siko painted lively street scenes infused with humour, satire, and social commentary. His career included solo and international exhibitions, with works acquired for major collections. Deeply committed to his community, he also taught art, embodying “Ubuntu” through his belief in shared growth.
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