ELI KOBELI ( 1932 -  1999 )

Born 1932 in Kroonstad in the Free State.
Worked in  mixed medium, oil, gouache,  watercolours and pastels -  depicting figures, animals and township life. He lived in both Alexandra and Soweto after moving to Gauteng from the Free State in 1977.

Studies :
1958 - Polly Street Art Centre,  Johannesburg under Cecil Skotnes

Exhibitions :
He has participated in several group exhibitions in South Africa, UK and USA
1980 - Gallery 21,  Johannesburg,  Solo-Exhibition
1982 - National Gallery,  Gaborone, Botswana - South African Art

Represented :
University of Fort Hare
Numerous private collections in South Africa and abroad.

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