OGOROGILE NONG, THE TEMPLE 

This image is part of a series of photographs reflecting my current state of mind, capturing the process of shedding my old self and embracing the new version of who I am becoming—or striving to become. In this photograph, I appear shirtless, symbolically nude yet not entirely exposed. This choice represents birth and rebirth, evoking the vulnerability
we experience upon entering the world. It also mirrors the vulnerability that comes with letting go of parts of ourselves that no longer serve us.

Bio:

Ogorogile Nong, born in 1999, is a South African Visual Artist hailing from Protea Glen, situated North of Lenasia and west of Soweto. In 2020, Nong successfully completed the Foundation Course at the Market Photo Workshop, progressing to finish the Intermediate Course in 2021. Notably, he participated in Canon Europe's student development program
in 2021. His talents led him to contribute to the Reebok Love and Equality campaign in October 2021, and he was featured in the Through the Lens Collective's annual portrait show in November of the same year.Furthering his education, Nong completed an advanced photography course at Through the Lens Collective in 2022, focusing on his body of work centered around global warming and its impact on individuals and communities.
He actively participated in "The Nature Of Photography" group exhibition early in 2022 and joined the European Union Notions for Home, Identity, and Belonging mentorship later that year, collaborating with fellow artists to address the theme of xenophobia.In January 2023, Nong's work was selected by Lenscratch for the favorite photo of the 2022 online exhibition. Subsequently, he joined the Eco-Cultural Justice project at Constitutional
Hill, engaging in creative entrepreneurship and biodiversity workshops. The project culminated in a collaborative mural for the renovation of Transwerke Studios' front wall.

In March 2023, a group exhibition took place at the Javett Art Centre, showcasing work developed during the European Union mentorship with TTLC.August 2023 marked Nong's participation in the 'Business Of Being An Artist' course, facilitated by the Meta Foundation and Art Source South Africa.
The course, running from August to November 2023, resulted in a Group Exhibition titled 'Choice Assorted,' curated by the participants, including Nong. In the month of March 2024, he was featured on DER GREIF Guest Room: Tina Campt and Keisha Scarville developing the following framework: “Poetics of Darkness”.

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