Our Journey
About Bread Riders Arts Projects
Founded by Victor Breadrider Mofokeng, Bread Riders Arts Projects transforms discarded materials into thought-provoking art. Inspired by Victor's journey from his family legacy of recycling for survival streams inspired by her late granny and uncle who used to bring home the unsold bread from the bakery therefore Victors grand mother will transform the unsold bread into rusks now today Victor uses bread crumbs as a medium to symbolize survival as his Theme to render his content and promote awareness about less food waste management projects. Depicting informal entrepreneurs striving in a hidden economy just to put bread on the table as Bread winners. With a diploma in Visual Art from Funda Community College based in Soweto and mentorship from Mr. Charles Sokhaya Nkosi, Victor channels his unique approach into creating visual narratives that raise environmental awareness.
Bread Riders Arts Projects conducts projects, workshops, competitions, exhibitions, and community engagements to inspire creativity and promote recycling. By highlighting the beauty in overlooked materials, the movement fosters a deeper appreciation for eco-green spheres sustainability within South Africa’s industrial, urban, and rural landscapes. Through its work, Bread Riders continues to merge environmental consciousness with artistic expression, transforming communities one artwork at a time.
Our Values
Core Beliefs
At Bread Riders Arts Projects, we emphasize innovation and creativity, encouraging artists to explore new mediums and techniques. We are dedicated to empowering local self-taught artists in Qwa-Qwa, providing them with foundational skills in fine art and helping them develop unique styles. Committed to professionalism and excellence, we elevate these artists to compete on national and international stages. By bringing art to rural South African communities, we make art accessible and foster a greater appreciation for creative expression. Through workshops, exhibitions, and outreach programs, we educate emerging artists about the art industry, mentoring them in navigating and succeeding professionally. Our initiative aims to change perceptions of art in rural areas, highlighting its value and importance. Ultimately, we seek to reframe how art is perceived in South Africa's rural spheres.
Meet the Team
Founder
Victor Breadrider Mofokeng, the founder of Bread Riders Arts Projects, is an innovative and unique visual artist, emerging from Witsieshoek with a strong background in Visual Art, having earned a diploma from Funda Community College based in Soweto. Reinforced by invitations to exhibit nationally and internationally. And also he is a first price winner of 2019 Brainstorm Poster Calendar project, Earnest Manqoaba Educational Poster project 2011 and Freedom and Responsibility workshop price certificate winner. His personal journey, shaped by overcoming adversity, drives his passion for mentoring local self taught artists and transforming discarded materials into impactful art. He also formed a part of University of Stellenbosch and higher education in Africa centenary celebration through a group exhibition that featured more 60 discovered artists of south Africa 2018/2019.
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