Theophelus Rikhotso

Biography

Theophelus Rikhotso was born in a rural village of Bungeni, Njhakanjhaka in Limpopo

province. He discovered his artistic talent when he was about eight years old. He was

inspired by his uncle who was a self-taught artist. Art has always been Theophelus’s

passion. He completed his B-Tech in Fine and Applied Arts at Tshwane University of

Technology, majoring in sculpture. He in believes making art is a vehicle for the expression

of his thoughts, memories and everyday life experiences. Growing up in a rural village has

offered him the perfect opportunity to observe nature that includes animals and birds

especially the African pied crows. His work is mostly inspired by nature and socioeconomy

& political issues.

About the artist

Theophelus Rikhotso is a Tshwane based multi-disciplinary artist who works

in mediums such as sculpture, installation, painting and drawing. His work

largely reflects on memories, thoughts, everyday life experiences, cultural

identity, and sociopolitical issues in contemporary South Africa. As a visual

intellectual, his work is aimed at stimulating thoughtful provocation and

engagement with the viewing public through the usage of symbols and

metaphors. His visual vocabulary predominantly features references to both

the shovel and pied crow (Vukuvuku). The shovel symbolises strength and the

pied crow, which he identifies as a personal totem, functions a guide through

his personal journey.

Nationality: South African

Residence: Pretoria South Africa

Theophelus Rikhotso

The Crown

ZAR 14,200.00

Theophelus Rikhotso

Picking Up Where They Left Off, 2023

Theophelus Rikhotso

Cultural deterioration II, 2023

Theophelus Rikhotso

“Khorho”,From solo Exhibition “Mikondzo ya vakokwani (The Ancestors' footsteps), 2023

Theophelus Rikhotso

Breakthrough, 2023

Theophelus Rikhotso

Broken Rhino, 2023

ZAR 4,600.00

Theophelus Rikhotso

Reclaiming Conversation, 2020

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