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Lerato Motaung

Lerato Motaung

Lerato Motaung (b. 1991, Germiston, South Africa) is a Johannesburg-based visual artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the profound interplay between memory, selfhood, and collective narratives. Motaung explores how personal and cultural histories shape the human experience. His work employs a diverse range of mediums to interrogate memory’s selective nature, capturing the tension between its fragility and persistence. Through expressive color palettes and layered compositions, Motaung creates a visual language that reflects on the emotional weight of memory and the layered complexities of experience ranging from joy and sorrow to transformation and resilience seamlessly integrating individual narratives into broader cultural reflections. Motaung received a National Diploma in Fine Art from Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria. His impact extends beyond the canvas, with noteworthy participations and exhibitions on a global scale. In 2021, he was a finalist in the Sasol New Signature Awards hosted by the Pretoria Art Museum. His international exposure includes the artist residency program "Our Africa, Our Future" in Senegal (2022), hosted by the African Union. Motaung's group exhibitions encompass prestigious venues such as the Pretoria Art Museum, Haart Gallery in London, THK Gallery in Cologne, and Boschendal in Cape Town, showcasing his versatility and global reach. His artwork has garnered attention and accolades, notably winning The Emergence Art Prize in August 2020, and securing a two-month residency in Cologne, Germany, in spring 2022. Motaung's achievements include a significant presence in collections worldwide. Two large paintings from the 1-54 Paris exhibition at Christie's were acquired by Foundation H in Paris and Madagascar. His work also features prominently in a large-scale painting for a planned museum in Cardiff, Wales, and two pieces within the Africa First Collection. Lerato Motaung's artistic journey is marked by a commitment to unraveling the complexities of cultural identity, leaving an indelible mark on the global art scene.

× Lerato Motaung (b. 1991, Germiston, South Africa) is a Johannesburg-based visual artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the profound interplay between memory, selfhood, and collective narratives. Motaung explores how personal and cultural histories shape the human experience. His work employs a diverse range of mediums to interrogate memory’s selective nature, capturing the tension between its fragility and persistence. Through expressive color palettes and layered compositions, Motaung creates a visual language that reflects on the emotional weight of memory and the layered complexities of experience ranging from joy and sorrow to transformation and resilience seamlessly integrating individual narratives into broader cultural reflections. Motaung received a National Diploma in Fine Art from Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria. His impact extends beyond the canvas, with noteworthy participations and exhibitions on a global scale. In 2021, he was a finalist in the Sasol New Signature Awards hosted by the Pretoria Art Museum. His international exposure includes the artist residency program "Our Africa, Our Future" in Senegal (2022), hosted by the African Union. Motaung's group exhibitions encompass prestigious venues such as the Pretoria Art Museum, Haart Gallery in London, THK Gallery in Cologne, and Boschendal in Cape Town, showcasing his versatility and global reach. His artwork has garnered attention and accolades, notably winning The Emergence Art Prize in August 2020, and securing a two-month residency in Cologne, Germany, in spring 2022. Motaung's achievements include a significant presence in collections worldwide. Two large paintings from the 1-54 Paris exhibition at Christie's were acquired by Foundation H in Paris and Madagascar. His work also features prominently in a large-scale painting for a planned museum in Cardiff, Wales, and two pieces within the Africa First Collection. Lerato Motaung's artistic journey is marked by a commitment to unraveling the complexities of cultural identity, leaving an indelible mark on the global art scene.

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