Lebogang Motaung, a talented fine artist from Sebokeng in the Vaal, holds a BTech in Fine Arts with a major in printmaking from the Vaal University of Technology. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the art world. In 2015, she earned a certificate of excellence in printmaking from Artist Proof Studios, which accelerated her art career and opened door to both local and international opportunities.
That same year, Motaung participated in a four-month residency at The School of Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, USA, where she learned advanced intaglio techniques and contributed as an assistant teacher to the program.
In 2018, she spent eight months at The Project Space, where she had the privilege of being mentored by the legendary Benon Lutaaya. These experiences, along with exposure to established artist mentorship, have greatly shaped her unique artistic style.
Motaung’s art explores the politics of hair, specifically focusing on the identity preservation of women. She uses synthetic hair as her medium to champion women’s right to wear their hair as they choose, free from judgment. As a Black woman, Motaung draws from her own experiences with hair, navigating the pressures and traditions that shape perceptions of Black hair. Despite tackling these societal challenges, her work exudes youthful playfulness, beauty, and the confidence of her subjects.
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Lebogang Motaung, a talented fine artist from Sebokeng in the Vaal, holds a BTech in Fine Arts with a major in printmaking from the Vaal University of Technology. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the art world. In 2015, she earned a certificate of excellence in printmaking from Artist Proof Studios, which accelerated her art career and opened door to both local and international opportunities.
That same year, Motaung participated in a four-month residency at The School of Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, USA, where she learned advanced intaglio techniques and contributed as an assistant teacher to the program.
In 2018, she spent eight months at The Project Space, where she had the privilege of being mentored by the legendary Benon Lutaaya. These experiences, along with exposure to established artist mentorship, have greatly shaped her unique artistic style.
Motaung’s art explores the politics of hair, specifically focusing on the identity preservation of women. She uses synthetic hair as her medium to champion women’s right to wear their hair as they choose, free from judgment. As a Black woman, Motaung draws from her own experiences with hair, navigating the pressures and traditions that shape perceptions of Black hair. Despite tackling these societal challenges, her work exudes youthful playfulness, beauty, and the confidence of her subjects.
