Collection: Sizwe Majola

Sizwe Majola, born in 2002 in Mahikeng, explores deep existential themes in his art, such as identity, fate, and the passage of time. His work doesn’t offer answers but instead reflects an ongoing internal dialogue rooted in struggle, growth, and the tension between knowledge and ignorance.

Majola primarily works with string and charcoal. His charcoal portraits serve as a way to process recent experiences, beginning as simple shapes and evolving into complex images that symbolize personal and artistic development. These portraits also serve as a foundation for future string artworks.

His string pieces are philosophical in nature, representing life as a journey. Each nail is an experience, and the strings connecting them symbolize how moments link together to form a larger, interconnected whole. Through this meticulous process, Majola reflects on his past while envisioning his future.