Theophelus Rikhotso

Biography

Theophelus Rikhotso was born in a rural village of Bungeni, Njhakanjhaka in Limpopo

province. He discovered his artistic talent when he was about eight years old. He was

inspired by his uncle who was a self-taught artist. Art has always been Theophelus’s

passion. He completed his B-Tech in Fine and Applied Arts at Tshwane University of

Technology, majoring in sculpture. He in believes making art is a vehicle for the expression

of his thoughts, memories and everyday life experiences. Growing up in a rural village has

offered him the perfect opportunity to observe nature that includes animals and birds

especially the African pied crows. His work is mostly inspired by nature and socioeconomy

& political issues.

About the artist

Theophelus Rikhotso is a Tshwane based multi-disciplinary artist who works

in mediums such as sculpture, installation, painting and drawing. His work

largely reflects on memories, thoughts, everyday life experiences, cultural

identity, and sociopolitical issues in contemporary South Africa. As a visual

intellectual, his work is aimed at stimulating thoughtful provocation and

engagement with the viewing public through the usage of symbols and

metaphors. His visual vocabulary predominantly features references to both

the shovel and pied crow (Vukuvuku). The shovel symbolises strength and the

pied crow, which he identifies as a personal totem, functions a guide through

his personal journey.

Nationality: South African
Residence: Pretoria South Africa
Etendeni

Theophelus Rikhotso

Etendeni, 2024
Xisaka xa Vukuvuku

Theophelus Rikhotso

Xisaka xa Vukuvuku, 2024
The Weight of Work

Theophelus Rikhotso

The Weight of Work, 2024
In Lockdown

Theophelus Rikhotso

In Lockdown, 2024
Vukuvuku

Theophelus Rikhotso

Vukuvuku, 2024
Hlanganani

Theophelus Rikhotso

Hlanganani, 2024
Ritshwa

Theophelus Rikhotso

Ritshwa, 2024
Shovels

Theophelus Rikhotso

Shovels, 2024
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Theophelus Rikhotso

?, 2024
Rhythmic Evolution

Theophelus Rikhotso

Rhythmic Evolution
Xihlovo (A Well)

Theophelus Rikhotso

Xihlovo (A Well), 2023
Picking Up Where They Left Off

Theophelus Rikhotso

Picking Up Where They Left Off, 2023
Cultural deterioration II

Theophelus Rikhotso

Cultural deterioration II, 2023
“Khorho”,From solo Exhibition “Mikondzo ya vakokwani (The Ancestors' footsteps)

Theophelus Rikhotso

“Khorho”,From solo Exhibition “Mikondzo ya vakokwani (The Ancestors' footsteps), 2023
Breakthrough

Theophelus Rikhotso

Breakthrough, 2023
Broken Rhino

Theophelus Rikhotso

Broken Rhino, 2023

ZAR 4,600.00

Reclaiming Conversation

Theophelus Rikhotso

Reclaiming Conversation, 2020

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