My style is influenced by Pointillism and Mosaic. I paint because I want the viewers to somehow relate and be moved by my work. I express my views and opinions on women empowerment and cultural identity, l’m inspired by society and the people I live with.
“Amagugu nenkcubeko” explores the ideas of cultural identity, cultural identity acts as a way to preserve history and provides individuals with a sense of belonging. Our different cultures serve as an invisible bond, which brings us together.
The colors I usually use are to evoke a feeling or certain emotions. This series consists of the mediums of acrylic paint, Gold leaf, fabric and dry Acrylic paint peels, these mediums give different textures and rhythms to ignite emotional reactions. I continually explore different color palettes and color relationships to make my work sing with vibrancy and color and evoke emotions.
The purpose of these portraits is to generate strong emotions and create a sense of beauty. Our heritage is our unique, inherited sense of family identity.
