Balekane Legoabe

Balekane Legoabe (b. 1995) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a formal educational background in graphic design and illustration, Legoabe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Communication with a specialization in Illustration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film Arts with a specialization in Motion Design, both from the Open Window Institute.

Legoabe's artistic practice spans mixed media, digital collages, animations, and gestural ink drawings. Her work is marked by a deep exploration of the interdependent relationships between humanity and the natural world. By using organic objects like plants, animals, and human figures, she creates pieces that resonate on a visceral level, encouraging viewers to tap into the complexity and obscurity of their emotions. Her art often delves into themes of liminality, emotional states, and the parallel experiences that characterize human and natural interactions.

Her creative process involves working in both digital and traditional media, often resulting in intricate compositions that blend visual storytelling with abstract representations. Legoabe’s work is known for its dynamic use of color and form, creating a powerful narrative that speaks to both personal and collective experiences.

Legoabe has exhibited her work in numerous group exhibitions and art fairs across South Africa, including the Turbine Art Fair and the StateoftheART Gallery Award Finalists Exhibition, where she won the prize in 2019. Her work is also part of public collections at the William Humphreys Gallery in Kimberley, South Africa, and the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg, Germany.

In addition to her artistic practice, Legoabe teaches extramural art lessons and has over four years of experience in arts management and curation. She currently serves as the Curator and Marketing Liaison for Latitudes Online.