Episode 38 Ft. Fezeka Mopete

Fezeka Jacqueline Mophethe is a 25-year-old visual artist from Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg, who specializes in photography. Her photography journey began with capturing self-portraits and everyday surroundings using her cellphone. In 2018, her passion for photography blossomed when her mother gifted her a camera.
Drawing inspiration from renowned photographers such as Carrie Mae Weems, Cindy Sherman, and Vivian Maier, Mophethe developed a keen interest in self-portraiture. This artistic exploration led her to create a powerful body of work titled UBHUHLE BAM
(my beauty), which addresses the personal experiences of teenage insecurities about her skin.
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