Discipline
Literature and photography
About the artist
Tshepiso Moropa is a self-taught collage artist, with an educational background in Psychology, Linguistics and Research. Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, her unique artistic journey has been marked by a deep passion for the medium and an unwavering commitment to storytelling through the art of collage. Tshepiso’s work is rooted in the past and in the present, intertwining threads of baroque and African history with contemporary themes. They examine issues such as racism, family relationships, gender, sexuality, violence and identity. Tshepiso’s artistic journey, on the other hand, is a tapestry woven from the threads of history, symbolism and imagination. Her hand-crafted collages marry a multitude of archival imagery and materials to create visual dialogues exploring the past and present tense of black people, the African diaspora and historical archives. Through her work, Tshepiso strives to breathe new life into forgotten narratives and to create a visual symphony that resonates with the depths of human experience. In the world of archival imagery, she discovers a treasure trove of stories waiting to be retold.
Tshepiso has been part of numerous exhibitions including her first international exhibition at Oakstop Gallery in Oakland, California (USA) and featured in publications such as 1854. Photography published by The British Journal of Photography and The Mail and Guardian - among many other esteemed publications.
“The Parachute of Resistance”, 2024