Matšoba a ba swanetšego (Flowers they deserve)

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Size: 100 x 100 cm

Year: 2025

Curatorial Note

Donald Masoga's 2025 oil on canvas, Matšoba a ba swanetšego (Flowers they deserve), is a vibrant and poignant piece that speaks to the recognition and appreciation of individuals. The artwork, measuring 100 x 100 cm, features a pregnant figure in a moment of contemplation, with a blossoming arrangement of flowers crowning their head.

Masoga's use of bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich color palette infuses the piece with a sense of vitality and celebration. The title, which translates from Sepedi to "Flowers they deserve," suggests a narrative of honoring someone who is worthy of praise and admiration. This piece invites the viewer to reflect on the gestures of acknowledgment, both given and received, and the simple yet profound act of giving someone their flowers—literally and figuratively.