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 (2008-2009), followed by formal studies in Visual Arts at the University of Johannesburg (BAHons 2013) and advanced research at the University of the Witwatersrand (…