The Shakawe-based artist told Arts&Culture that he is into painting and drawing. He said he started drawing when he was still at primary school. The turning point was during his senior school days when he met renowned artist Wilson Ngoni, who gave him oil paint and a few lessons about painting. This, he believes, inspired him to score an A* in Art in his BGCSE. He said ever since then, his painting experience and art skills continue to grow every day. Furthermore, he said some of his paintings are based on the experience and the hardships he went through while growing up. Other paintings are inspired by his environment.
He added that he also did some portraits for the President and some for Members of Parliament. “I took my art skills seriously after I lost my mother. I took that pain and used it to grieve and heal. I started painting, searching for direction in my life. I do not have a job, so I paint as a full-time career. I have exhibited my works at different platforms and these include: a commissioned portrait of former president Mokgwetsi Masisi, a commissioned portrait of MP, Kenny Kapinga,” he said. Joseph said he has exhibited his artworks at the Thapong Art Visual Centre and Art Aspire Exhibition in Maun. “I have also won awards during my school days. I have scooped position two in 2D crafts at the Seventh Region Practical Subjects Fair -2019, won position one in basketry at the Seventh National Practical Subjects Fair- 2019,” he said.
