In this week’s episode of Listen To Your Footsteps, Lwazi Hlophe shares his incredible journey from crafting wire cars in Katlehong to becoming a renowned visual artist. Lwazi takes us through his discovery of photography, describing his first experience developing film as “magic.”
He reflects on the systemic challenges he faced as a student, his escape into the world of light and emotion, and how his family inspires his art.
“I trust the process, and I trust my family’s wisdom,” Lwazi says, offering a glimpse into the profound influence of his loved ones on his creative journey.
Join us as Lwazi opens up about his process, from using found objects to creating striking mixed-media art pieces that tell stories of resilience, freedom, and identity.
For more insights and inspiration, don’t miss this episode!
You can find the latest from Lwazi here:
LinkedIn: Lwazi Hlophe and Lwazi Hlophe Art
Instagram: @afterthebangbang
Facebook: Lwazi.Hlophe
ArtworkArchive: Lwazi Hlophe
For more on my book Listen To Your Footsteps, check out https://kojobaffoe.com/book/
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Producer: Ayob Vania
Editor: Jason Rademeyer
Recorded at The PodhouseShow
Music: Kweku 'Taygo' Baffoe
