The Show (2023)
Tshepiso Moropa strives to breathe new life into forgotten narratives and create a visual symphony that resounds with the depths of the Black experience.
“In ‘The Show,’ I examine family relationships, gender, sexuality and identity through a tapestry woven from the threads of history, symbolism and imagination. I strive through my work to breathe new life into forgotten narratives and create a visual symphony that resounds with the depths of the Black experience. I create handcrafted collages that marry a multitude of archival imagery and materials to create visual dialogues exploring the past and present of Black people, the African diaspora and historical archives.
In the world of archival imagery, I discover a treasure trove of stories waiting to be retold. I carefully select and juxtapose these fragments, rearranging them to create new narratives that transcend time and place within their own world. A Black world. Each piece is a puzzle of symbols, inviting viewers to decode its hidden meanings and embark on a visual journey of discovery.”
—Tshepiso Moropa
