After graduating, I taught art, worked in retail, and spent two years teaching English in South Korea. Returning to South Africa, I focused on politically charged subjects, such as the Marikana massacre of 2012. My work gained recognition at the Turbine Art Fair in 2015, and through the Spier Creative Block program, I refined my art further. In 2016, I was selected for the Nando’s Creative Exchange, leading to a major touring exhibition of my works.

My artistic approach reflects the trials and hardships of my upbringing and the collective memory of my people, particularly marginalized communities. I often use prison and Basotho blankets as key mediums, highlighting the bare necessities available to the marginalized and reminding viewers of their reality.

I graduated with a B-Tech degree in Visual Arts from the University of Johannesburg in 2014. Currently, I am an emerging artist and curator, facilitating exhibitions and other art-related projects. My journey continues to blend diverse cultural influences and personal experiences, contributing to the evolving narrative of contemporary African art.

I partnered with Save The Children South Africa and held a collaborative exhibition at the Africa Legal Awards 2022 at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg. In 2023, I became a resident artist for CMS TAX & LAW firm, creating over 100 gift artworks during my residency. Additionally, I collaborated with the AFRICA RISING FILM FESTIVAL in Johannesburg, further expanding my artistic reach and impact.

My art celebrates and critiques culture and subcultures alike, aiming to raise awareness while honoring South African heritage. Originally from Umtata in the Eastern Cape, I now call Johannesburg home. I earned a National Diploma in Fine Art from Tshwane University of Technology in 2007 and debuted as a solo artist with my collection, +27, at Design Cafe in Pretoria in 2009. As a full-time professional artist, I have participated in numerous group exhibitions, continuing to explore and expand the boundaries of contemporary urban art.

Beyond exhibitions, I’ve been involved in philanthropic efforts, raising funds for South African university students through Tastic Rice and supporting children in Ethiopia with Amref Health Africa. My art explores themes of the spirit realm, masculinity, and the universal nature of love, transcending boundaries of color and gender.

My art explores identity, memory, and displacement as a journey of self-discovery. I investigate themes of belonging and home through culture and spirituality, using objects and spaces that evoke personal resonance.

Using cow dung and ibomvu (red clay), materials reminiscent of rural KwaZulu-Natal, I embark on a healing journey concerning my mother wound. The laborious process of creating art becomes a deeply personal, unseen bodily performance, connecting me to the matriarchal labor traditionally undertaken by women in rural KwaZulu-Natal. This behind-the-scenes performativity in my practice resonates with my mother, sister, grandmother, and the essence of rural KwaZulu-Natal. My preferred mediums include performance, drawings, and installation, each facilitating my exploration and expression of these profound themes.