Ditiro Mashigo, S191 Ke sikiloe ke Jesu, Ke lutse ho Eena (I am comforted by Jesus, I am sitting on His lap), 2023, Screen print, mercerized red thread on Fabriano paper, 75 (L) x 55 (W) cm
"My artistic expression revolves around gratitude and spirituality. Each of my works represents a narrative, guided by a strong connection to my faith and an appreciation for God's enduring mercies. Through the overlaying of light, texture, and space, I aim to create iconographic images that are inspired by the sensory experiences of the seen, felt, and heard.
During the creative process, I find solace in worship music, allowing it to transport me to a realm of pure artistic immersion. In this state, I lock out the physical world, enabling the music to set the tone for the harmonized movement forms that I use to explore the unseen. Music serves as the driving force behind my artistic temperament and fuels my connection with worship. My goal is to evoke emotions and spiritual connections through my art, inviting viewers to join me in expressing gratitude and reverence for the divine."
Overall, Ditiro Mashigo's artistic journey is a captivating blend of her educational expertise, passion for art and fashion, and profound spiritual experiences.
- X081 Nzulu yemfihlakalo!Nzulu yesimanga! (Deep mystery, great amazement), 2023, Red mercerized cotton thread on Fabriano paper, 55 (L) x 75 (W) cm
- X195 Yesu! Wena ungumhlobo (Jesus! You are a friend), 2023, Screen print image, acrylic thread embroiders, 84 (L) x 133 (W) cm
- S206 Tsietsing tsa letsoalo (When I’m troubled from within), 2023, Screen print image, acrylic thread embroiders, Size: 84 (L) x 75 (W)cm
Ditiro Mashigo is a talented textile and fashion designer with an impressive educational background. She holds a Diploma in Fashion Design and Textile Design and an Advanced Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts. She is pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Fine and Studio Arts, specialising in fiber art. Her passion lies in the intersection of art, fashion, and the critical analysis of African art and fashion.
In 2014, Mashigo established her fashion and decorative art brand, Serati. The company is renowned for its high-craft clothing and textile designs. She is also recognized as a Design Indaba alumni and served as the curator for the emerging creative festival's class of 2022. Among her notable achievements, Mashigo designed performance uniforms for the renowned Soweto Gospel Choir and collaborated with MRP Home to list a few of her achievements. More recently, she has taken on the role of a researcher at the Miss Simone Art Consultancy Company.
Born in Lebowakgomo in 1990, Mashigo later relocated to Pretoria, where she currently resides, works, and continues her studies.