Clement Mohale

Clement Mohale is a contemporary mixed-media artist. His work is bold, vibrant and deeply emotive, and is inspired by the daily lived experiences that shape the human condition, Clement seeks to encapsulate the entirety of this multifaceted existence. In his work children frequently take center stag...

Clement Mohale is a contemporary mixed-media artist. His work is bold, vibrant and deeply emotive, and is inspired by the daily lived experiences that shape the human condition, Clement seeks to encapsulate the entirety of this multifaceted existence. In his work children frequently take center stage as powerful symbols of hope. His work explores childhood memories, identity and inner struggle. He paints calm and devotional pictures full of gentle pity. Clement developed a vivid genre style, exploiting colour, in particular, strong light, in flat and impasto oil and acrylic paints. He renders his work with subtle frenzied drama of brushstrokes which creates a rythmical movement. His subject-matter is predominately painted in monochrome, in series of blues and each subject is caught in fleeting gesture or expression, placing his subjects against brilliant and pure colours juxtaposed by contours. His focus delves into socio-political and economic issues, addressing critical matters such as poverty, homelessness, and limited access to education. His vision extends beyond the canvas and strives to illuminate how these issues significantly impact the well-being of ordinary individuals, prompting viewers to reflect on their own roles in creating a more equitable world. Through his deep psychological depth portraits Clement wants the blend of light and colour in his work to overwhelm the viewers by direct emotional appeal with subsequent gradations of essential emotions evoked.