Gaumakwe’s drawings capture emotions

Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 80 Views |

Lone Gaumakwe, a young Motswana artist based in Selebi-Phikwe is exploring art to tell people’s different stories. He captures people’s emotions and special moments where he tells stories through their expressions.

He creates portrait drawings primarily with charcoal and graphite pencils on paper.

In an interview with Arts&Culture, he explained that he had always been fascinated by the way art captures the beauty and complexities of life. Gaumakwe also said he was inspired to start drawing by seeing the work of other artists and by wanting to express his thoughts and feelings through art. “I am a self-taught artist.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Arts

BNF settles Sefhophe candidate dispute

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 h ago

Don’t let my legal woes shake you – Balopi tells BDP

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 h ago

BDP congress faces Balopi removal hurdle

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 h ago

BDP prepares for major October changes

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 h ago

FMD dampens Gaborone independence celebrations

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 h ago

FMD crisis: We must fight as one

The Monitor Editor | 21 h ago

Study shows reprogramming thyroid tumors may improve CAR-T cell therapy

Kalafhi Medical Centre | 21 h ago

Your actions season the feedback taste

Kealeboga Ngwigwa | 21 h ago

FMD crisis: We must fight as one

That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...

The Monitor Editor | 22 September 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Gaumakwe’s drawings capture emotions

Lone Gaumakwe, a young Motswana artist based in Selebi-Phikwe is exploring art to tell people’s different stories. He captures people’s emotions and special moments where he tells stories through their expressions.

Explore

More

BNF settles Sefhophe candidate dispute

Don’t let my legal woes shake you – Balopi tells BDP

BDP congress faces Balopi removal hurdle

BDP prepares for major October changes

FMD dampens Gaborone independence celebrations

FMD crisis: We must fight as one

Study shows reprogramming thyroid tumors may improve CAR-T cell therapy

Your actions season the feedback taste

FMD crisis: We must fight as one