There’s no such thing as waste without value, not for Noluthando Lobese. The visual artist and set and costume designer sees “waste” materials as toys and as invitations to play and create. Noluthando, also known as “Texture”, is an acclaimed creative who has worked locally and abroad in theatre, television productions and for commercials. She’s…
As the show celebrates its 100th episode, designer Noluthando Lobese describes the impact of ‘amazing’ items bought from locals in the informal settlement Had designer and art director Noluthando “Texture” Lobese blindfolded me before she took me to the set of Mzansi Magic’s DiepCity, I would have been convinced we were in the heart of…
Art director Noluthando ‘Texture’ Lobese might have long left the DiepCity set, but she was recognised for her work on the telenovela winning the Art Direction award at this year’s SAFTAs. “Our vision, determination and team’s effort is what’s paying off today. Hard work is meaningless without a vision,” Lobese tells Tha Bravado. Losebe left…
Creativity, check. Technical astuteness and the ability to communicate ideas through design, check. Great visual awareness, check. There isn’t a prerequisite box that set-designers need to tick that Noluthando Lobese hasn’t. Being a hip black female and with a uniquely dope moniker like Hashtag Texture, she’s an off-kilter set-designer that tells stories authentically. Lobese is…