Matlali Matabane
Lesotho, 1991
Her series presented in We Are Afrika, “Body Politics”, experiments with the narratives of Bosotho identity as it is a cultural storehouse. The compositions, layering, and muted color tones of her pieces explore the female Bosotho experience, its rich history, and connects it to the philosophical landscape of Southern Africa. The works also tap into the heritage of decorative pieces in African cultures.
In pursuing a career in the arts, with exhibitions in Ghana and Lesotho, Matlali also seeks to explore the power of the visual in educational setting, looking at how visual storytelling can help younger generations build literacy and creative problems solving skills and understand their own cultural histories more fully.
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