Morwedi (Daughters)

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Size: 115 x 160 cm

Year: 2024

Curatorial Note

In Morwedi (Daughters), artist Donald Masoga captures the profound depth and contemplative spirit of a young girl. This 2024 oil on canvas is a striking example of Masoga's signature style, where bold, expressive brushwork and a vibrant, non-naturalistic color palette—most notably the confident use of blue across the subject's face—are used to reveal an inner emotional landscape.

The girl's direct gaze is both powerful and introspective, inviting the viewer to look beyond her youth and connect with a deeper sense of self. This painting is a moving celebration of girlhood, identity, and the quiet strength found in moments of reflection.