Artist: Thokozani Mthiyane

Thokozani Mthiyane is a Johannesburg- based artist. Growing up in Clermont Township near Durban, Mthiyane spent his formative years in the studios of painters Sfiso KaMkame and Thami Jali.

Through his work, Mthiyane delves into the poetics of existence amidst life’s mundane and predictable facets. He explores the introspective journey of what defines humanity, capturing the vulnerabilities and strengths that shape our identity. Each layer of paint is a testament to a life lived, with every moment contributing to the trajectory that ultimately defines one’s existence., whose mentorship deeply inspired him.