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Marope’s artistry taps into nostalgia

Kelly's pieces PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Kelly's pieces PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The making of any good visual artist is in their ability to make sense from anything that might not make sense to others, and make good creation out of it.

And the description fits exactly into the story of how 37-year-old Kelebogile Marope fell in love with fine arts. Her articulacy was born out of nostalgia. As they often say, the absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Marope’s art pieces can be difficult to understand and fascinating at the same time to any layman. Most of her artwork reflects uniquely nostalgic aesthetics that brings forth original ideas and a recreation of the home objects.

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