Artists

Jan Maanda Tshikhuthula, born in Tzaneen, in the Limpopo Province in 1983, spent his childhood in Matshila, a VhaVenda village atop a lush subtropical hill. The village's school, built in the 1930s, served as a rare educational hub for children from distant areas. Tshikhuthula's upbringing in this idyllic place profoundly influenced his art today. He and his cousin herded goats, explored the countryside, and experienced a typical rural childhood. In 2012, Tshikhuthula acquired the land where the school stands, preserving its heritage and history. It's a place where his ancestors rest, believed to still house their spirits.