Zimkhitha Tshaka’s practice uses drawing and printmaking to document the emotional realities of the workplace. Inspired by Eartha Kitt’s remark, “I have no dream job; I do not dream of labour,” her work challenges societal attitudes toward work and questions the hierarchies that define productivity. Using oil and soft pastels on Fabriano, Tshaka foregrounds the overlooked experiences of the working class – their joys, frustrations, and aspirations – bringing their humanity to the forefront. A 2022 Bachelor of Visual Arts graduate from Nelson Mandela University, her art reimagines labour as a site of dignity and shared experience.
×Zimkhitha Tshaka’s practice uses drawing and printmaking to document the emotional realities of the workplace. Inspired by Eartha Kitt’s remark, “I have no dream job; I do not dream of labour,” her work challenges societal attitudes toward work and questions the hierarchies that define productivity. Using oil and soft pastels on Fabriano, Tshaka foregrounds the overlooked experiences of the working class – their joys, frustrations, and aspirations – bringing their humanity to the forefront. A 2022 Bachelor of Visual Arts graduate from Nelson Mandela University, her art reimagines labour as a site of dignity and shared experience.
