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Mbali Dhlamini
Mbali Dhlamini: Exploring Spirituality and Decolonization Through Photography Mbali Dhlamini (born 1990) is a South African artist whose work centers on photography and time-based media, primarily investigating themes of spirituality and the complexities of postcolonial identity. Born in Soweto, Johannesburg, Dhlamini’s artistic journey began with a foundational understanding of printmaking at Artist Proof Studio in Johannesburg (2008…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Mbali Dhlamini's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Mbali Dhlamini's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
