Tshepo Moloi is a contemporary photographer and filmmaker whose work is deeply rooted in his upbringing in the rural community of Daggakraal, Mpumalanga. Since becoming interested in the lens in 2015, Moloi has developed a practice that critically unpacks complex social themes, including migration, belonging, identity, consumerism, and community. His art serves as a powerful medium to navigate and understand the world around him.
Feeling a sense of isolation from his own community, Moloi uses his photography and filmmaking as a deliberate means to reconnect and foster dialogue. This personal mission infuses his work with a poignant sense of searching and engagement.
Moloi has built an impressive exhibition record, participating in numerous group shows both in South Africa and internationally. His work has been shown in diverse locations, from Johannesburg ("Fluxus Now," 2016; "The Portrait Show," 2020) and Amsterdam ("URBAN MYTHS") to Switzerland, Pakistan, and New York. He was also a participant in the 2021 Kampala Art Biennale. His photography has been featured in notable publications such as the Mail & Guardian and Amsterdam-based Africanah.org, underscoring his growing international recognition.
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Tshepo Moloi is a contemporary photographer and filmmaker whose work is deeply rooted in his upbringing in the rural community of Daggakraal, Mpumalanga. Since becoming interested in the lens in 2015, Moloi has developed a practice that critically unpacks complex social themes, including migration, belonging, identity, consumerism, and community. His art serves as a powerful medium to navigate and understand the world around him.
Feeling a sense of isolation from his own community, Moloi uses his photography and filmmaking as a deliberate means to reconnect and foster dialogue. This personal mission infuses his work with a poignant sense of searching and engagement.
Moloi has built an impressive exhibition record, participating in numerous group shows both in South Africa and internationally. His work has been shown in diverse locations, from Johannesburg ("Fluxus Now," 2016; "The Portrait Show," 2020) and Amsterdam ("URBAN MYTHS") to Switzerland, Pakistan, and New York. He was also a participant in the 2021 Kampala Art Biennale. His photography has been featured in notable publications such as the Mail & Guardian and Amsterdam-based Africanah.org, underscoring his growing international recognition.
