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12/03/2025

"Kasi Flava: The Heartbeat of South African Street Soccer"

In the vibrant tapestry of South African culture, street soccer stands as a powerful expression of community, creativity, and resilience. My T-shirt design, “Kasi Flava,” pays homage to the dynamic spirit of local street soccer tournaments, commonly known as “kasi” leagues. These grassroots gatherings transcend mere sport; they embody the joy, energy, and unity of our neighborhoods.

The design captures the essence of these tournaments, where the rhythm of the game intertwines with the rhythm of life. It features bold colors and dynamic patterns that reflect the vibrancy of urban South Africa—colors that evoke the rich histories and stories of the players, families, and communities that gather to cheer, laugh, and celebrate. Each stroke and detail of the design is an invitation to witness not only the sport but the culture that surrounds it.

18/02/2023

05/07/2022

Good conversation with Us and We Contemporary

05/07/2022

16/05/2022

Slide

12/05/2022

“I think each of us, sometime in our life, has wanted to paint a picture.”

- Bob Ross.

27/04/2022

Process of Vuleteri "guidance" painting series

The African continent has a rich heritage of passing down stories and beliefs from older adults to the younger, often in the form of oral storytelling. These oral traditions typically teach socially acceptable behaviors and values within families and entire communities. As this African proverb depicts, when you respect the elderly, you lay down a path toward honor and prosperity.

11/09/2021

Studio session with O Khune Motsiri and Seretse Sliq Feilpop

16/08/2021

Great show at Guns & Rain Art annual exhibition titled fresh voices.i really love O Khune Motsiri works and his use of denim fabrics combined with machine stitching on paper.

Proud of you buddy

01/04/2021

X i b e l a n i

(Shibelani) is an indigenous dance of the Tsonga women and it is originated from the native Xitsonga (a Bantu Language) language. The name of the dance comes from the native Xitsonga language and it can translate to “hitting to the rhythm”, for example, the concept “xi Bela ni vunanga“. The name “xibelani” typically refers to the dance style while the skirt itself is referred to as “tinguvu”, however, the term “xibelani” is sometimes used to refer to both the dance and the skirt. The skirt is known as “tinguvu”. This xibelani skirt is tied around the dancer’s waist and then shake from the waist.It is made from cloth or wool and is customized with different colors and designs.

21/02/2021

Studio process