DuduBloom more

Duduzile (DuduBloom) More, born in 1990, is a dynamic visual artist emerging from Soweto, Johannesburg. Her artistic journey saw a significant milestone when she graduated from the Artist Proof Studio (APS) in 2018, further honing her skills with a fourth-year specialization in Professional Practice the following year. DuduBloom's artistic footprint extends through various competitions, group exhibitions, and art fairs, notably including the FNB Joburg Art Fair. Her talent and potential were recognized early on, leading to her selection for an art residency in Italy in 2018, facilitated by APS in collaboration with the Italian Embassy.

More recently, DuduBloom was an active participant in the RMB Talent Unlocked Program and engaged in the Co-Create Residency alongside Cheriese Dilrajh, under the auspices of The Project Space. Her creative prowess was further acknowledged when she clinched the 2019 Cassirer Welz Award, resulting in a 10-week residency at the Bag Factory Artist Studios, courtesy of Strauss & Co. The residency's culmination was a solo exhibition in February 2020, showcasing the compelling body of work she developed during her stay.

DuduBloom's recent artistic engagements include participating in the Investec Cape Town Art Fair with Artist Proof Studio, a group exhibition at Candice Berman Gallery titled "Vanguard," and a solo exhibition at Kalashnikov Gallery under the theme "Delicate/Tendency/Response." Her 2019 showcases were diverse, spanning group exhibitions, art fairs, and a notable collaboration in the Co-Create Residency.

In 2018, DuduBloom's contributions were visible at the National Arts Festival Fringe in a group exhibition titled "Sister Sister," the RMB Turbine Art Fair, and the FNB Joburg Art Fair, among others. Her work was also part of group exhibitions at Hazard Gallery and Artist Proof Studio, reflecting her active involvement and growing influence in the South African art scene. DuduBloom More's journey is marked by a continuous exploration of visual narratives, cementing her role as a significant voice in contemporary art.

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