Episode #52: Chicago Based South African Artist, Abena Motaboli

Hello everyone and welcome to A Pretty Normal Podcast, a show that
re-imagines what society considers normal. Each week I interview
different guests about the topics they’re most passionate
about. This week I had the opportunity of interviewing Abena
Motaboli, a Chicago based, South African educator, facilitator,
project manager, writer and visual artist.Her art practice is
performative, contemplative, and transformative. Known for her
intricate plastic installations and meditative line-work found in
her paintings, she is Influenced by her home country of
Lesotho and Southern African culture. She uses a variety of
ephemeral material such as plastic, tea, dirt, coffee, and charcoal
to comment on displacement, past memories, and the culture of
creating. You can connect with Abena Motaboli on
Instagram @abenaartand check out her website
at www.abenaart.com/Subscribe to the show and follow us
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