"Each folktale carries a unique blend of history, cultural values, and human experience, serving as a wellspring of inspiration. My work is informed by the timeless wisdom, moral lessons, and magical elements found within Sestwana stories."
"When the girl drifted into the darkness, the ancestors came to her disguised as birds, their wings turning into gentle threads that lifted her away from harm."
"Fusing digital and analog techniques, the artist assembles surreal scenes with precise lines and ample negative space. Birds figure prominently and serve as spiritual guides as in pieces like 'The Joy.'"
Tshepiso Moropa is a self-taught artist who creates delicate collages by cutting and splicing personal and archival images. Drawing on her background in psychology and linguistics, she explores African archives and oral histories through minimal yet weighty compositions. Her work is deeply rooted in dinaane and ditoro—Setswana lore and dreams—which serve as wellsprings of inspiration. She combines digital and analog techniques to assemble surreal scenes with precise lines and negative space. Birds appear prominently as spiritual guides throughout her work. Some pieces reference Setswana folktales, while others draw from personal experiences, such as dreams involving her grandmother. Based in Johannesburg and represented by THK Gallery in Cape Town, Moropa's work has been exhibited internationally.
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