Mark Modimola
Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

I am an African Visual Artist, born in Pretoria. Originally a graphic designer, I considerΒ myself a versatile creator, with a portfolio that explores the cadences of African identityΒ and spirituality, often through the cultural aesthetics of portraiture and surrealism. I aim toΒ emphasize the experience of blackness through my work. I believe in sharing positiveΒ representation to and for the black community while translating the complexity we bringΒ to the world through vivid imagery. I am highly inspired by nature, it’s authenticity,Β unending originality and innovation. As such, my passions are tied in with Africa; its landΒ and its people, this can be seen in my work.


Over recent years, I have been involved in a range of international projects. My workΒ features on several articles by The Kraal who have published: The Guide to AfricanΒ Spirituality. Volume 0, in which my artwork of Ma’at is featured. I worked on a SouthΒ African history graphic novel called β€œAll Rise ; Resistance and Rebellion β€œ.Β My work will appear in an upcoming American book called Black Joy Project. In 2021, IΒ worked on a campaign for #Giveheracrown, an initiative raising funds for young femaleΒ Africa designers in association with Jaguar, in which my work was donated and exhibited.


My work has been exhibited in Art it is Gallery as well as Stargazer gallery among other.Β group shows in Johannesburg.Β Having participated in an Online art Residency known as BLVCK BLOCK I have exploredΒ natural themes and materials in a search for a deeper connection between contemporaryΒ Africans and nature. Recently I showcased my new clay and acrylic paintings at SoloΒ restaurant in Sandton, as well as Troyeville house in Johannesburg with The CultureΒ Review.
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