Mixed-Media Portraits by Nelson Makamo Reflect Childhood Innocence and Wonder


Nelson Makamo (previously)  is known for his oversized, lively portraits of the children and teens he meets around Johannesburg. Using a distinct blend of acrylic, watercolors, monotypes, silkscreen, and oil paint, the South African artist often delineates their silhouettes with a thick line of charcoal before adding colorful details to their clothing and faces.[…]

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