Artist Billie Zangewa - the Ultimate Act of Resistance is Self-Love | TateShots

Artist Billie Zangewa welcomes us at her home in Johannesburg, South Africa. As we tour the city, we learn about what inspires and influences her work. From the love for her son, to her experience of silk as a 'transformative material' - her focus is largely rooted in the home and plays into what she describes as ‘daily feminism.’
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[@joostvdenden]

Wonderful; the focus on unpaid labor that keeps society moving, the materiality, the fabric, the way she gives form to motherhood, her black feminism, and the work.. the work is incredible, the colors, the compositions, the stories, everything. What a bright light.

[@srromm]

Love the way she gives importance to the "everyday", often times overlooked beauty of life experience. Her work is extremely original and engaging.

[@yormother]

She is so beautiful inside out, and extremely talented. Definitely a huge inspiration for me.

[@ianzhang6029]

She is such an elegant and beautiful woman.

[@LikeAStarrx33]

Her thoughts and her work are so inspiring. I also love how you all produced this video. The way you guys told this story was beautiful as well. thank you!

[@ladyfightsoctopus8166]

Her work truly reflects her life. I love that.

[@MA-zg2pz]

Wow her voice so so calming! I love hearing her process, her life, her success!

[@amyamy1507]

Beautiful work! Thanks for introducing me to it!

[@charbeigh]

The way she talks about her son reminds me of how invaluable a mother’s love is. So beautiful. Also the shot of the books? I’m about to extend my reading list a bit!

[@shiao3990]

So wonderful! I love her work, her thoughts , her energy! very inspiring!

[@k8mckay578]

I just adore Billie Zangewa. I would love to see more of her work IRL

[@francesmathias820]

Amazing work Botwana raised Johannesburg inspired brilliant artist bravo beautiful woman

[@osiansmith2952]

Can we talk about how stunning that house is ?

[@MrThing3]

I was lucky enough to be studying art with Billie in the nineties. Seeing this I realise again what a bunch of picks the professors were, and how centered the young woman to rise in spite of them.

[@dntskdnttll]

The ability to create dimension like that with fabric art is uncommon and shows more than just a talented hand but a talented mind.

[@brokenrulerlabs]

Glad she is in the world at the time I'm here.

[@nthawi]

I saw her face and knew she was Malawian like me ❤️

[@dreadthedreads]

I just want to hug and hug her. What a beautiful person

[@tharsi]

She's so incredible, such wonderful work

[@hmmmph3578]

Beautiful. Everything!