Tommy Motswai
Tommy Motswai’s photographic memory owes much to the silences of his world and the racket in his mind, which together give him a right of entry to a strong sense of vision. Born deaf, Motswai hails from Soweto. He enrolled for art classes at FUBA (Federation Union of Black Artists) in 1983 and attended classes at the Johannesburg Art Foundation. He also spent time at the University of Bophutatswana. This experience and exposure have allowed him to sift through the threads of society and come up with a style that undercuts all the loaded expectations about representation and the township eye. The honesty of his work displays a vibrant personality and unprejudiced attitude – one that encompasses his experiences in the broadest sense. Read More…
