Art That Saved a Family | Johannesburg News

A 25-year-old artist from KwaZulu-Natal is turning everyday items like lipstick, coffee, and curry into stunning portraits — and saving his family’s life in the process. Starting with a pencil on a beach to help pay rent, Ricollin Moodley turned his passion into survival, launching a crowdfunding campaign after his mother’s life-threatening medical emergency. He smashed his goal of 400,000 rand thanks to overwhelming support — including a surprise commission from rugby captain Siya Kolisi. With his sister’s social media hustle, he’s amassed 400K followers and landed brand deals, proving that creativity isn’t just an escape — it’s a lifeline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8569c56549adf0f