Mahlohonolo: The Dichotomy of Burden and Blessing

“Mahlohonolo”—a name that means “blessings” or “good fortune”—is an acrylic painting that explores the profound contrast between expectation and reality. The artwork, with its vibrant shades of pink, yellow, and light blue, suggests a world of youthful optimism, a fleeting season of beauty and light.

However, the subject’s eyes tell a different story. They carry a burden that betrays her youth, a weight born from the immense expectations of her family to embody the blessings of her name. This piece captures the silent struggle of someone navigating a perceived “eternity of famine” when, in fact, it is but a passing season.

The painting serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst vibrant beauty, the eyes can reveal the quiet, personal battle to live up to a name and a hope given during a time of hardship.

📐Dimensions: 110cm x 127.5cm

💰Price:
R 5 299 ( without frame)
Frame( R 7199 with frame)