Zubenathi Ayanda Filana(1994 -)

Zubenathi was born in Keiskammahoek in the Eastern Cape. He joined Spier Arts Academy as a Mosaic Apprentice in 2015 and excelled in the art form. Zubenathi was as one of two outstanding Mosaic Apprentices to win a Spier Arts Trust sponsored European Cultural tour to Italy and Spain in 2017.

“Within this medium I have had the privilege of occupying both artist and artisanal spaces. However, I also aspire to be an entrepreneur by using my mosaic skills not only to produce mosaics but to also fit in into the business side of art. “

Zubenathi’s vision for the future includes putting both his skills and products into the national art market and bringing awareness to mosaic art as an important and long-lasting art medium. He aims to grow Ikamva Mosaic and to secure employment for himself, his colleagues and all those who would believe in the same dream.