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Phillemon Hlungwani grew up near Giyani in rural Limpopo and it is the traditional customs and cultural practices of his community of which he is deeply proud, which inform all that he does as an artist. As a young herdboy tending the family goats, he learnt the bushveld landscape in intimate detail and he depicts the bones and soul of it as no artist before him. His virtuoso drawing ability and a sensitive and very contemporary aesthetic sense make him one of our finest talents.

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Xibombi xi Bomba ni N'wana wa Xona II
Xibombi xi Bomba ni N'wana wa Xona II

2011, etching, edition of 10, 106 x 194.5 cm

Xibombi xi Bomba ni N'wan...
Xibombi xi Bomba ni N'wana wa Xona II Xibombi xi Bomba ni N'wana wa Xona II
N'wansati wa Migingiriko Upfuka ni Mixo Agingirikela Dyangu Wayena II
N'wansati wa Migingiriko Upfuka ni Mixo Agingirikela Dyangu Wayena II

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 138.5 x 109 cm

N'wansati wa Migingiriko ...
N'wansati wa Migingiriko Upfuka ni Mixo Agingirikela Dyangu Wayena II N'wansati wa Migingiriko Upfuka ni Mixo Agingirikela Dyangu Wayena II
N'wasati wa Mingingiriko I
N'wasati wa Mingingiriko I

2011, etching, edition of 10, 109 x 138.5 cm

N'wasati wa Mingingiriko ...
N'wasati wa Mingingiriko I N'wasati wa Mingingiriko I
Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Singila III
Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Singila III

2011, etching, edition of 10, 108 x 137.5 cm

Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona ...
Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Singila III Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Singila III
Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Vaya Singila II
Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Vaya Singila II

2011, etching, edition of 10, 108 x 137.5 cm

Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona ...
Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Vaya Singila II Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Vaya Singila II
Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Vaya Singila I
Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Vaya Singila I

2011, etching, edition of 10, 108 x 137.5 cm

Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona ...
Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Vaya Singila I Vasiya Mindyangu ya Vona Vaya Singila I
Hi Keleni Ka! IV
Hi Keleni Ka! IV

2011, etching, edition of 10, 72 x 99 cm

Hi Keleni Ka! IV
Hi Keleni Ka! IV Hi Keleni Ka! IV
Hi Keleni Ka! III
Hi Keleni Ka! III

2011, etching, edition of 10, 72 x 99 cm

Hi Keleni Ka! III
Hi Keleni Ka! III Hi Keleni Ka! III
Hi Keleni Ka! II
Hi Keleni Ka! II

2011, etching, edition of 10, 72 x 99 cm

Hi Keleni Ka! II
Hi Keleni Ka! II Hi Keleni Ka! II
Hi Keleni ka! I
Hi Keleni ka! I

2011, etching, edition of 10, 72 x 99 cm

Hi Keleni ka! I
Hi Keleni ka! I Hi Keleni ka! I
Xibombi xi Bomba na N'wana wa Xona I
Xibombi xi Bomba na N'wana wa Xona I

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 99 x 72 cm

Xibombi xi Bomba na N'wan...
Xibombi xi Bomba na N'wana wa Xona I Xibombi xi Bomba na N'wana wa Xona I
Ha Tsama La! I
Ha Tsama La! I

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 72 x 99 cm

Ha Tsama La! I
Ha Tsama La! I Ha Tsama La! I
Muchayeli wa Donki Anga Heli Mbilu
Muchayeli wa Donki Anga Heli Mbilu

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 99 x 72 cm

Muchayeli wa Donki Anga H...
Muchayeli wa Donki Anga Heli Mbilu Muchayeli wa Donki Anga Heli Mbilu
Ha Tshama La! II
Ha Tshama La! II

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 72 x 99 cm

Ha Tshama La! II
Ha Tshama La! II Ha Tshama La! II
Hi Edela Ku Hlayisa Vana va Hina
Hi Edela Ku Hlayisa Vana va Hina

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 72 x 99 cm

Hi Edela Ku Hlayisa Vana ...
Hi Edela Ku Hlayisa Vana va Hina Hi Edela Ku Hlayisa Vana va Hina
Imali Muni ka N'wanangoo!
Imali Muni ka N'wanangoo!

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 72 x 99 cm

Imali Muni ka N'wanangoo!
Imali Muni ka N'wanangoo! Imali Muni ka N'wanangoo!
Njiya a yi Fani na Muroho II
Njiya a yi Fani na Muroho II

2011, etching, edition of 10, 140 x 104 cm

Njiya a yi Fani na Muroho...
Njiya a yi Fani na Muroho II Njiya a yi Fani na Muroho II
Njiya a yi Fani na Muroho I
Njiya a yi Fani na Muroho I

2011, etching, edition of 10, 94.5 x 137 cm

Njiya a yi Fani na Muroho...
Njiya a yi Fani na Muroho I Njiya a yi Fani na Muroho I
A Hitshameni hi ku Rhula ka II
A Hitshameni hi ku Rhula ka II

2011, etching, edition of 10, 63.5 x 78 cm

A Hitshameni hi ku Rhula ...
A Hitshameni hi ku Rhula ka II A Hitshameni hi ku Rhula ka II
Hambi Swiyiswa Kwini ka Seveni? Utatwa Mani
Hambi Swiyiswa Kwini ka Seveni? Utatwa Mani

2011, etching, edition of 10, 45.5 x 191 cm

Hambi Swiyiswa Kwini ka S...
Hambi Swiyiswa Kwini ka Seveni? Utatwa Mani Hambi Swiyiswa Kwini ka Seveni? Utatwa Mani
A Hitshameni hi ku Rhula ka!
A Hitshameni hi ku Rhula ka!

2011, etching, edition of 10, 63.5 x 78 cm

A Hitshameni hi ku Rhula ...
A Hitshameni hi ku Rhula ka! A Hitshameni hi ku Rhula ka!
Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! III
Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! III

2011, etching, edition of 10, 84.5 x 136 cm

Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, S...
Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! III Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! III
Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! II
Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! II

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 106 x 200 cm

Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, S...
Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! II Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! II
Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! I
Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! I

2011, etching, edition of 10, 84.5 x 136 cm

Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, S...
Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! I Hambi Kuya Vuyiwa Rini, Swona! I
Wamingingiriko IV
Wamingingiriko IV

2011, etching, edition of 10, 65.5 x 47 cm

Wamingingiriko IV
Wamingingiriko IV Wamingingiriko IV
Wamingingiriko III
Wamingingiriko III

2011, etching, edition of 10, 65.5 x 47 cm

Wamingingiriko III
Wamingingiriko III Wamingingiriko III
Wamingingiriko II
Wamingingiriko II

2011, etching, edition of 10, 65.5 x 47 cm

Wamingingiriko II
Wamingingiriko II Wamingingiriko II
Wamingingiriko I
Wamingingiriko I

2011, etching, edition of 10, 65.5 x 47 cm

Wamingingiriko I
Wamingingiriko I Wamingingiriko I
Rendzo Dyondza (Educational Journey) II
Rendzo Dyondza (Educational Journey) II

SOLD, 2011, charcoal, 75 x 105 cm

Rendzo Dyondza (Education...
Rendzo Dyondza (Educational Journey) II Rendzo Dyondza (Educational Journey) II
Rendzo Dyondza (Educational Journey) I
Rendzo Dyondza (Educational Journey) I

SOLD, 2011, charcoal, 75 x 105 cm

Rendzo Dyondza (Education...
Rendzo Dyondza (Educational Journey) I Rendzo Dyondza (Educational Journey) I
Xidya va Verengi II
Xidya va Verengi II

SOLD, 2011, charcoal, 138 x 195 cm

Xidya va Verengi II
Xidya va Verengi II Xidya va Verengi II
Xidya va Verengi I
Xidya va Verengi I

SOLD, 2011, charcoal, 138 x 195 cm

Xidya va Verengi I
Xidya va Verengi I Xidya va Verengi I
Loko Dyambu Rixa, Rixa Niswa Rona II
Loko Dyambu Rixa, Rixa Niswa Rona II

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 140 x 107.5 cm

Loko Dyambu Rixa, Rixa Ni...
Loko Dyambu Rixa, Rixa Niswa Rona II Loko Dyambu Rixa, Rixa Niswa Rona II
Loko Dyambu Rixa, Rixa Riswa Rona I
Loko Dyambu Rixa, Rixa Riswa Rona I

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 140 x 107.5 cm

Loko Dyambu Rixa, Rixa Ri...
Loko Dyambu Rixa, Rixa Riswa Rona I Loko Dyambu Rixa, Rixa Riswa Rona I
N'wansati wa Vuhlari u Pfuka ni Mixo Abasisa Dyangu wa Yena II
N'wansati wa Vuhlari u Pfuka ni Mixo Abasisa Dyangu wa Yena II

2011, etching, edition of 10, 109 x 138.5 cm

N'wansati wa Vuhlari u Pf...
N'wansati wa Vuhlari u Pfuka ni Mixo Abasisa Dyangu wa Yena II N'wansati wa Vuhlari u Pfuka ni Mixo Abasisa Dyangu wa Yena II
Va Suke Kahari Ni Mixo II
Va Suke Kahari Ni Mixo II

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 109 x 138.5 cm

Va Suke Kahari Ni Mixo II
Va Suke Kahari Ni Mixo II Va Suke Kahari Ni Mixo II
N'wansati wa Migingiriko Upfuka ni Mixo Agingirikela Dyangu Wayena I
N'wansati wa Migingiriko Upfuka ni Mixo Agingirikela Dyangu Wayena I

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 138.5 x 109 cm

N'wansati wa Migingiriko ...
N'wansati wa Migingiriko Upfuka ni Mixo Agingirikela Dyangu Wayena I N'wansati wa Migingiriko Upfuka ni Mixo Agingirikela Dyangu Wayena I
Va Suke Kahari ni Mixo I
Va Suke Kahari ni Mixo I

2011, linocut, edition of 10, 109 x 138.5 cm

Va Suke Kahari ni Mixo I
Va Suke Kahari ni Mixo I Va Suke Kahari ni Mixo I
Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula II (You make your own peace and happiness II)
Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula II (You make your own peace and happiness II)

2009, etching, edition of 20

Kurhula xavisiwi kambe nt...
Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula II (You make your own peace and happiness II) Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula II (You make your own peace and happiness II)
Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula III (You make your own peace and happiness III)
Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula III (You make your own peace and happiness III)

2009, etching, edition of 20

Kurhula xavisiwi kambe nt...
Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula III (You make your own peace and happiness III) Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula III (You make your own peace and happiness III)
Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula I (You make your own peace and happiness I)
Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula I (You make your own peace and happiness I)

2009, etching, edition of 20, 110 x 200cm

Kurhula xavisiwi kambe nt...
Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula I (You make your own peace and happiness I) Kurhula xavisiwi kambe ntsako wa tiendlela/ndhawu yaku rhula I (You make your own peace and happiness I)
Kutva laha uyaka kona swinikoka kutiva e vutouwini bymunhu II
Kutva laha uyaka kona swinikoka kutiva e vutouwini bymunhu II

2009, etching, edition of 20

Kutva laha uyaka kona swi...
Kutva laha uyaka kona swinikoka kutiva e vutouwini bymunhu II Kutva laha uyaka kona swinikoka kutiva e vutouwini bymunhu II
Kutva laha uyaka kona swinikoka kutiva e vutouwini bymunhu II
Kutva laha uyaka kona swinikoka kutiva e vutouwini bymunhu II

2009, etching, edition of 20

Kutva laha uyaka kona swi...
Kutva laha uyaka kona swinikoka kutiva e vutouwini bymunhu II Kutva laha uyaka kona swinikoka kutiva e vutouwini bymunhu II
Nyuku wabyana wuhelela avoyeni I (Hard work pays)
Nyuku wabyana wuhelela avoyeni I (Hard work pays)

2009, etching, edition of 20, 89 x 119cm

Nyuku wabyana wuhelela av...
Nyuku wabyana wuhelela avoyeni I (Hard work pays) Nyuku wabyana wuhelela avoyeni I (Hard work pays)
Nyuku wabyana wuhelela avoyeni II (Hard work pays)
Nyuku wabyana wuhelela avoyeni II (Hard work pays)

2009, etching, edition of 20, 89 x 119cm

Nyuku wabyana wuhelela av...
Nyuku wabyana wuhelela avoyeni II (Hard work pays) Nyuku wabyana wuhelela avoyeni II (Hard work pays)
Xongela n'winyi I
Xongela n'winyi I

2009, etching, edition of 20, 49 x 179cm

Xongela n'winyi I
Xongela n'winyi I Xongela n'winyi I
Xongela n'winyi II
Xongela n'winyi II

2009, etching, edition of 20

Xongela n'winyi II
Xongela n'winyi II Xongela n'winyi II

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