BenjahminTheFaff is part of an elite customisation movement in Johannesburg. Only producing the freshest, hottest designs, BenjahminTheFaff puts brush to anything from shoes to denim. He strives to convey uniqueness through he’s art by providing a service that allows his clients to express themselves in an artistic way through the canvas on their feet. He’s artwork is one of one and he’s clients have the peace of mind of knowing that he’s creations are hand done and no two pieces are 100% alike, making them rare pieces of art that are not mass produced but rather curated for an individual’s unique style and personality.
Through his art, he strives to change the narrative in sub-Saharan Africa about art as a career. Highlighting art as a viable and lucrative career option for creatives in modern day Africa. Through collaboration, we can encourage and inspire young modern day artists to pursue their passions, enabling the industry to grow. He believes that a career as an artist is possible in modern day Africa and strives to show case this through his work and dedication to he’s craft.
Benjahminthefaff AKA Ben Muthee is a Kenyan born, South African raised and trained afro artist based in Johannesburg South Africa. A full time urban artist, who studied at Boston media house in sandton Johannesburg. He was introduced to art as a young boy in his formative years in Nairobi Kenya, through natural curiosity where he soon discovered he could draw very well from an early age. His art skills were explored and moderately honed in his later primary school years. He fondly recalls that his 5th grade English teacher Mrs. Brown encouraged him to enter several regional interschool art competitions. He frequently did well and was among the top three in most of these competitions. Throughout he’s high school career at Queens high school he was fully immersed in the arts and studied art right through to graduation. After graduation, he interned at a few fine art galleries before pursuing he’s studies in radio and television production.
After graduation he’s biggest obstacle was getting employment in the media world and did a few odd jobs to get by such as bar tending, waiting on tables and promotions to name but a few. In 2010, he found himself working as technician in security and fire industry, although a fascinating and challenging industry he was not passionate about it and found it difficult to be motivated. In 2014 he began working part time with he’s best friend and co-founder of BLACKFAFF (founded in 2008 by Ben Muthee, Thabiso hadebe, Bradley Jackson) Mr. Thabiso Hadebe in the field of sneaker customization. He eventually went on to become a full time artist in 2016 and has not looked back since.
With collaborations and work done for major brands such as CONVERSE, JAMESON, J&B, SHESHA, EDGARS(EDCON), POP BOTTLES_SA, HANSA, THE CROSS TRAINER, SUPERGA, NANDOS, PLAY ENERGY, SPRITE, COCA COLA, LEROY MERLIN,NIKE and CUSTOM ZONE to name but a few. He has also collaborated with urban artist across Johannesburg such as Blackfaff, Motion Canvass, Customize_me_gent, Gregg243 and Sbudaeh, among doing work for a large number of private clients. These collaborations and private work have contributed to his growth as an artist and influenced him to develop he’s own unique style that he refers to as new school afro art.
Let my work speak for itself
