Nene Mahlangu
The figures in Nene Mahlangu’s figurative drawings and paintings are a storytelling medium expressing her urge to create emotionally safe environments in her mind and through her work, that serve as a positive escape to remind herself of the beauty, the divine, the blessing that is to be a woman.
NENE MAHLANGU is a highly accomplished and multitalented visual artist and based in the vibrant city of Johannesburg, South Africa. Holding a postgraduate certificate in Design from UMUZI and a Bachelor of Sciences from the University of Pretoria, her work is characterized by its ethereal and evocative representations of faith and freedom. Drawing inspiration from the realms of sensuality, fashion, and power, Mahlangu's work has graced the walls of prestigious local and international art fairs and exhibitions, earning her a reputation as a leading voice in the contemporary art scene.