Lazarus Ramontseng - 1975 Free State

Returning from the Shops

Father and Son

Returning from Work

Donkey Cart

About the Artist

Lazarus Ramontseng is a self-taught South African artist. He converts his passion for art into imagery the hard way - observe, draw, judge and assess critically, and then do it again and again and again until pleased with the result.

Through the hard school years during Apartheid South Africa, this South African artist never dreamed he would be able to support himself through his gift for painting and portrayal of everyday scenes in his township art. His expectation was to enter the gold mines or maybe become involved in live stock minding with the local farmers.

However, a chance of meeting with Edward Selematsela changed his life forever. Edward saw, nurtured and guided Lazarus’ talent and invited him to join him in his studio as a resident artist, and eventually teacher to street children in Marshalltown, Johannesburg.

Lazarus and Edward now collaborate in making the colourful and textured township art which have now become collectors’ pieces.

Browse township art by Lazarus Ramontseng on Fine Art Portfolio now, then purchase a collectible piece or commission the artist by contacting Fine Art Portfolio on info@fineartportfolio.co.za or +27 (0)21 551 1528.