Meet Kabelo Moraloki
Background
b. 1988
Kabelo Moraloki was born in 1988 in Mamelodi, a Township based in City of Tshwane.
Kabelo first encountered art during his primary school years, where he used to copy his uncle’s drawings and in grade four he had a friend (Thomas Aphane) who used to be good in drawing that made Kabelo’s love for art grew stronger.
Kabelo has been practicing his art since 2013 to find his own voice from working at MACFO (Mamelodi arts And Crafts Forum) center until 2015 when he moved to Pretoria to share a studio with fellow artists at the Old Fire Station. In 2019 he practiced at Botaki ba Afrika art residency until 2020 January, 2021 he was awarded an art residency at Pape Funds Headquarters in Sandton.
Kabelo is currently working from home in Cape Town .
In 2023 April he relocated to Cape Town and attended a capacity Building program for Cape Town Emerging Artists organized by the City of Cape Town, he is currently a winner of Woolworths Youth Makers 2024 and now practicing in a home studio in Observatory , Cape Town.
ARTIST STATEMENT
As an artist, I strive to capture the beauty and complexity of the world around me through my creations, My work reflects my fascination with the intersections between art, culture and humanity, and my desire to explore and understand the world through visual representation.
I draw inspiration from the natural world, as well as from the different cultures and traditions that I encounter on my journey, each of my artworks depict a unique narrative from my personal experience or the experience of others.
My creative process is deeply reflective and experimental, I often find myself experimenting with different materials and techniques in order to archive the desired effect. My artworks are characterized by bold colours, intricate patterns and abstract shapes, all of of which come together to create a vivid dream-like world that invites viewers to explore and contemplate.
Through my art I aim to inspire curiosity, spark conversation, and encourage viewers to question their perceptions of the world. I believe that art has the power to evoke emotions, stimulate critical thinking and shift perspectives and I hope that my work can contribute to this transformative process.