” I believe in the idea of genetic knowledge passed down through generations. And because of my mother being a painter and my father being a furniture maker it’s in my blood to take on the mantle. “

“As a creator, there is the constant theme of reclamation and transformation. We live in a society where people can try to confine you, your ideas, and your identity to a binary or preconceived narrative. So a lot of my work is the presentation of my realities. Where the default is simply a reflection of me.”

The Extraordinary Digital Artworks of Puleng Mongale

“art is truly an extension of my consciousness and sensibilities and I have witnessed how expressing my feelings through art (when I’m bold enough to share it) makes those who observe it feel related to, heard, or just simply nudged to think more deeply or differently about any given subject.”

“African art to me simply means work created by Africans or work that reflects an aspect of africa. African art is important because all of us Africans deserve to express ourselves the way we see fit. Africa is reflected in my work because my work is largely a reflection of my experiences as an African woman. “