Mark Modimola is a South African artist based in Johannesburg working in digital art, drawing and painting. His works explore the rhythms of African identity, carrying a spirit that emphasizes the supernatural experience of blackness.

Modimola’s work explores natural themes in the search of a deeper connection between Africans and nature. He is inspired by nature’s persona and it’s impression on the human spirit.

Known for his surreal illustrations, his collaborations with Africa Fashion International for Johannesburg Fashion Week 2018, and Jaguar for the 2021 #GiveHerACrown campaign, his work has been published in Afropolitain Magazine and The Kraal’s 2019: Guide To African Spirituality Volume 0. A 2021 South African graphic novel, called ALL RISE, which is for sale internationally. The Design Indaba 2020 Emerging Creative is also recognized through music collaborations including Oskido, music duo Rick jade, Priddy Ugly and Ginger Trill, Zama K and Thandiswa Mazwai. The young artist remains a growing and vibrant presence in the international art community.

Closer, Grounding the sky

The sky as a realm, can be seen as a divine sacred place. One where we project a sense of ourselves. A conduit for our limitless spirit to express itself. We look up to it to pray. To us the sky holds salvation as it brings the rain, and the sun. It holds the promise of life and freedom. 

Painting supplied, ‘Litsa ka Moyà’(La Reveille)