Tuli Mekondjo
Tuli Mekondjo (b. 1982, Angola) is a self-taught Namibian artist who works with mixed media including embroidery, photo transfer, paint, resin and mahangu (millet) grain – a Namibian food staple. Drawing on colonial and war-time photographic archives, Mekondjo’s practice explores Namibian history and identity politics. Drawing on histories of change, loss and submission – particularly when it comes to women – she stitches between past and present. She pays homage to her forebears, fertility and continuity, whilst commenting on gendered struggle, intergenerational trauma, and displacement. In many recent works, the artist positions herself in dialogue with her ancestors, directly acknowledging their pain, whilst referencing multiple African folklore traditions. Spirituality is an increasingly important element in her work, and Mekondjo extends her textured media into performance. Mekondjo has now exhibited in multiple exhibitions and fairs, including museum shows, in Namibia, South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire, France, Germany and the UK. Her works are held in multiple international collections. Tuli Mekondjo is the recipient of the prestigious DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program in 2022 and is represented by Hales Gallery (NY) and Guns and Rain (SA).
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