London
London - SoShiro gallery is honoured to present a solo exhibition of new works by 27-year-old South African visual artist Lulama Wolf.
On view from 04 February to 04 March 2022, the exhibition titled Ndizalwe nge ngubo emhlophe (I was born wrapped in a white blanket), marks the artist’s first UK solo presentation and features new works from Wolf’s recent month-long residency in Antibes, France, for the Undiscovered Canvas Art Residency Program for emerging African artists.
One of the most exciting new faces in the art world, Wolf’s work is at the intersection of neo-expressionism and modern African art, whilst interrogating the pre-colonial African experience through the contemporary mind.
Wolf’s style and approach is rooted in her African heritage. She often uses the smearing, scraping, and deep pigment technique and patterns that were traditionally used by women to decorate African homes.
History and the proof of life are the core concepts in her work. Where there has rarely been reference of black spirituality in life, Wolf counters that narrative by creating two dimensional paintings to embody the simplicity and deep spiritual power of the native eye.