Stephen Mofokeng

Stephen Mofokeng is a South African contemporary artist. He studied Fine Art at Tshwane University of Technology and graduated with a BTech certificate. He is privileged to learn and work at Smelt Glass Studio.

He is an apprentice for well-known glass artists like Mikael Hyam and Martli Van Rensburg (owners of Smelt Glass Studio) and Lothar Böttcher (Obsidian Glass), to name few. In 2021, he participated in the ‘Blow Your Sculpture’ exhibition and collaborated with South African glass artists. The exhibition took place at Pretoria Art Museum.

This sculpture comments on the recent....that took place in a short space of time. Mofokeng lost two close family members (an older sister who passed away due to a short illness and a brother due to a fatal accident).

We all have lost our close friends, family, and colleagues. Death causes sorrow. It’s sad to depart from those we are very fond of or love.

Doves represent healing and the return of hope to carry on after sorrow. Hence, the title of the artwork is “Death be not proud”.

062 866 4726 vusimofokeng4@gmail.com

Death be not proud (2022)

Blown glass, wood, wire

H:25 W:25 D:15 (each)