Daniel Nhlanhla Mamatepa (Polokwane)

2025 Sasol New Signatures Finalist

Where thoughts collide

Mixed media

72,7 cm x 50,5 cm

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

What a journey this piece has been! It’s a raw outpouring of everything that swirls within me, a tapestry woven from the chaos and beauty of everyday existence. 

I poured my soul into every layer, every brushstroke, letting instinct guide my hand. You’ll see fragments of the world as I experience it – textures that speak of urban landscapes, colours that pulse with emotion, and those spontaneous marks that capture fleeting thoughts. 

It’s not about perfection; it’s about the vibrant, messy truth of being human. The drips, the scrawls, the seemingly random numbers – they all have a place, a story to tell if you look closely.  

This painting is a conversation with myself, a visual diary of moments both profound and mundane. It’s abstract, yes, but it’s rooted deeply in my reality, my perceptions. I hope it resonates with you, stirring something within, perhaps even mirroring a piece of your own journey back to you. It’s an invitation to find your own meaning within its vibrant energy. 

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