Lucky Sibiya (1942–1999) was a celebrated South African Postwar and Contemporary artist known for his pioneering work in painting, printmaking, and sculpture. His art reflects a synthesis of African traditions and modernist aesthetics, making him a key figure in the development of South African modern art. Lucky Sibiya was born on October 5, 1942, in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He grew up in a culturally rich environment, deeply influenced by his Zulu heritage. His early exposure to traditional Zulu carving and crafts sparked his interest in art. Sibiya initially trained as a traditional Zulu carver under the guidance of his father. He later expanded his artistic pursuits under the mentorship of artist and educator Cecil Skotnes, who introduced him to formal art-making techniques and modernist approaches. Skotnes became a significant influence on Sibiya, particularly in his use of wood as a medium. Numerous key galleries and museums such as Javett-UP have featured Lucky Sibiya's work in the past. Lucky Sibiya's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 28 USD to 49,616 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 2007 the record price for this artist at auction is 49,616 USD for Five Wives, sold at Strauss & Co., Cape Town in 2011. In the past 12 months, their prints & graphic art have averaged 274 USD. In MutualArt’s artist press archive, Lucky Sibiya is featured in Looking Back to See Forward: 'from the Vault’ at the Stellenbosch Triennale, a piece from Artthrob in March 2020. The artist died in 1999.