Wonder Buhle Mambo

Wonder Buhle Mambo (born 1989) is a South African visual artist. Quotes I have always been that guy who wants to make sure that things worked Sometimes you have to wear that face so that people don’t come easy at you Things that played a role in my life always make me feel like I am home those people know nothing about us and it’s always like, they will always try to feed words to your work and like “Wonder’s work is about identity”, I don’t like that. I always try to be true to the journey that I am personally embarking on If you fail to become this you have to become that. How about becoming something that is not on the list? INTRAPARADOX: Interview with Wonder Buhle Mbambo 27 November 2020 My ultimate goal is to ensure that my name outlives me through my work being preserved in the biggest museums in the world. I have been always fascinated with symbolism since the earliest stage of my career, where shapes and forms becomes a visual language to give identity to the subject or the muse on the painting I have always had an issue with how Black identity is portrayed, especially in discussions where the narrative often simplifies it to "finding ourselves," as if we do not already know who we are It's inspiring to witness daily Black victories and rediscover aspects of our greatness that were distorted or suppressed to erase our identity My art aims to redefine and expand the narrative surrounding black identity hope that my work contributes to fostering a more inclusive and respectful global community where all people are seen and celebrated for their true potential and humanity. I've realized that 'pace' can also be equivalent to 'value.' Wonder Buhle on creating art that celebrates black identity fearlessly n.d I am not trying to find my identity or myself through painting. I’ve been well taught who I am and where I am from My paintings are a conversation with the world A lot of people have passed my eyes and so there are faces that stick with me and become my chosen ones Some say that the African art scene is a bubble that will burst but I believe it’s our time to be seen and heard In conversation with the South African painter as his work goes on view in Londo n.d I think texture just balances human life When I paint these I always feel accompanied by the supreme powers of the greatest that lived before me – I feel destined ARTISTS WE LOVE: WONDER BUHLE 4 June 2020 Category:Artists from South Africa Category:1989 births Category:Living people