Mohale.

MATLA A PINA

A powerful portrait of Pitso Rah Makhula created using charcoal, coffee, and candle smoke. His intense gaze expresses strength, heritage, and the deep power of music. The smoky, fading edges give the piece a spiritual presence—where sound becomes something felt beyond the physical

A recent commission I had the honor of working on — a portrait of Professor Sepiriti Tlali.

Capturing presence, intellect, and identity through charcoal is always a challenge I embrace. Every line is an attempt to translate not just a face, but a story.

Thank you for trusting me with this piece. 🤍🔥🙏🏿🙏🏿

Walking Through the Shadows

“Walking Through the Shadows” is a portrait created using candle smoke, where a figure emerges from a dark, blurred background. The smoky texture gives the artwork a soft, ethereal feel, suggesting fading memory and hidden presence. Adinkra symbols in the sunglasses represent peace, adding cultural meaning to the piece. The work explores identity, struggle, and the search for calm within darkness.
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Who do you think this is ??🤍🔥


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This is my ongoing process, I'm very happy to come up with something like this .... stay tuned 🤍🗞🤝🏿🔥

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It Found its New Home

BAHOLO
charcoal × Candle Smoke × 130GSM Paper
510 × 640
Mohale.

I write alone, yet never truly alone. The elders stand behind me - unseen, yet present. Their breath rises in smoke, my hand moves through earth. This work is a conversation between the living and those who continue to walk with us. With this work, I remember my late grandfather, Michael Tlai Mapoho 🕊 .
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