Episode 18: South Africa in Target w/ Naledi Tshegofatso Modupi

Today’s guest is Naledi Tshegofatso Modupi, an amazing artist from South Africa. Naledi was one of the artist selected by Target to participate in their black history month collection this year. She is a multi-dimensional visual artist known for her versatility and her ability to seamlessly maneuver between digital art territories and traditional art mediums at a seasoned level. Naledi conveys individuality and personality to her subject as she uses basic shapes and colors.Her work is heavily inspired by the beauty of blackness and characteristics associated with black people. Through it she aims to inspire confidence and awaken hope in those who are able to find their reflections in her pieces, just as she sees her work as a reflection of the faces surrounding her. Her work focuses on the representation of Black people as the joyful, bold and beautiful people, whilst contributing to the shift from the 'black struggle' narrative. ​As a darker skinned black woman, she uses her identity and experiences as the central theme to her work. She explores this theme to create sustained conversations about black people, mainly black women in society-in a direction that emphasizes and celebrates their differing and empowering stories. You can follow : Naledi Tshegofatso ModupiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo.dupi/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.naledimodupi.comI want to hear from you!!! Complete the questionnaire below to let us know more about you. https://forms.gle/t93J4DdDg946j9RQ6Drop us a note at [email protected] or contact us on all social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecolorofinfluence/Twitter: https://twitter.com/colorofinflunce?s=21TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdU6fWtw/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCj4QURsgaYws7osxVfNvwAWebsite: https://www.colorofnfluence.com