Makamo’s work “explores the emotive range of the color – blue summons an age of recognition, transition, and development; it is overflowing with opportunities because it is undoubtedly of a feminine resolve.” Presented throughout the space were emotional works in the artist’s recognizable style and favorite color that were created over the past four years. Inspired by the rich cultural heritage that surrounds him in Johannesburg, the monochromatic drawings and paintings made of watercolor, ink, and oil paint provide a lens into an indigenous South African philosophy called “botho.”

Nelson Makamo has worked for over 16 years as an artist. His mixed media style and unique mark-making technique have established his signature work. Based in Johannesburg, he is currently one of the world’s young and most sought-after visual artists. Makamo has exhibited in South Africa, the USA, France, Italy, the Netherlands, England, Scotland, and Finland, with artwork displayed in both public and private collections.