Mbali Dlamini: Weaver of Memory and Spirit Born in Mkhondo, Mpumalanga, South Africa, in 1990, Mbali Dlamini’s artistic journey is inextricably linked to her roots – a landscape steeped in both the vibrant traditions of Southern African indigenous cultures and the complex realities of post-apartheid South Africa. From an early age, she demonstrated a profound engagement with visual storytelling, initially drawn to the tactile world of printmaking at Artist Proof Studio in Johannesburg. This foundational training instilled within her a deep appreciation for process, materiality, and the inher…