Ester Mahlangu

Ester Mahlangu is a globally celebrated South African artist known for her vibrant, large-scale paintings that bring the bold geometric patterns and vivid colors of traditional Ndebele art to the contemporary art world. With a career spanning over seven decades, she has become a cultural icon, bridging heritage and innovation. Her work honors the age-old techniques passed down through generations of Ndebele women, yet she reimagines them on modern canvases, cars, and even airplanes transforming everyday objects into symbols of identity and pride.