INTERVIEWS/FEATURES: Sophie Peters

Audio-visual interviews/features

Oral history interviews with Simba Pemhenayi, Sophie Peters and Thembinkosi Goniwe, May 1997 Part 1 and 2

Pemhenayi was a performing arts educator at the Community Arts Project (1994-1998). Peters was a visual arts student (full-time) and child arts educator (part-time) at the Community Arts Project (circa 1987-1997). Goniwe was a part-time visual arts student and educator at the Community Arts Project (late 1980s-circa 1997). The interviews were conducted by Robyn Denny and commissioned by Mario Pissarra for Community Arts Project ‘Histories of CAP’ project.

Access part 1 here (starts at 19:50)

Access part 2 here (ends at 2:50)

South african artistsWhat’s next? Episode 3: Sophie Peters 
by Pierre Tremblay


Sophie Peters feature by African Art Group

Interviews / features online and in print

Soudien, Amie (2022) Hope and indictment: the work of Sophie Peters. Creative Knowledge Resources. Oct 6, 2022.
Available at: https://www.creativeknow.org/bopawritersforum/sophie-peters
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Jobo, Thabo (2014) Charity Concert In Aid of the Needy. Eldorado-Times September, p. 11
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Van Jaarsveld, Deur Dalena (2009) Sophie Die Heldersiende Kunstenaar. Kuier 25 November 2009, pp. 16-17
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Koloane, David (2008) The Greatmore Studios celebrate 10 years. SA Art Times 3:11, p. 15
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Kariem, Durelle & Adams, Sheena (2008) Spiritual Sanctity. Destiny August 2008, pp. 131-132
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Velaphi, Sipho & Linda Nkosi Ngwenya (2007) Beyond Borders. Voyage Ensemble, Rootz, pp. 70-71
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Bao, Peng Li (2006) I paint ‘from the heart’. TygerBurger 23 March 2006
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Carew, Douglas (2004) This Sea Point Hotel is a Collector’s Item. Weekend Argus 31 January 2004
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Van Bosch, Cobus (2000) Kunstenaars Kyk Na Die Landskap as Politieke Terrein. Beeld, Kuns en Vermaak 28 August 2000
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Pollak, Lloyd (1999) Truth, reconciliation in art. Cape Times Arts & Lifestyle. 28 September 1999
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no author (1997) Sophie Peters. Fair Lady 22 January 1997, p. 53
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Rothbart, Tamara (1997) Sophie Peters “Breek of baas”, Marie Claire June 1997, p. 32
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Blerk, Gareth van (1995) Life’s experiences as Art, n.p.
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Eastern Reporter (1995) Resolute Sophie fulfils her dream. The Argus, Wednesday 14 June 1995, p. 16
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no author (1995) Sophie Peters: A Cry From the Heart, Belville Arts Association
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Neill, Shannon (1994) Sophie’s choice. South Side – Life and art, 1-5 April 1994
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Northern Reporter (1994) Sophie ‘Made A Deal With God’ To Become An Artist. The Argus June 1994
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van der Merwe, Lydia and Ina Duvenage (1994) Die Drie Vrou Kan n Kwas Swaai. Sarie 30 March 1994, pp. 34 – 35.
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An interview with David Koloane, Helen Sibidi, Bhekisani Manyoni, Maggie Makhoana, Sophie Peters, Tshidi Sefako. In: Oliphant, Andries Walter (ed.) (1993) Culture and Empowerment: Debates, Workshops, Art and Photography from the Zabalaza Festival. Johannesburg: COSAW
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Adams, Shireen (1993) Sophie skets ‘wat sy voel’. Metro-Burger, November 1993
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no author (1993) Group Show. Sophie Peters.  Femina
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