Mbongeni Richman Buthelezi was born in 1965 in rural KwaZulu Natal and he is a 'painter' in plastic. At a time when contemporary art seems obsessed with the idea of ideas, it is refreshing to see the work of artists who combine strong intuition with artistic vision and stand up against the best. Buthelezi's touring solo museum exhibition titled 'Imizwa Yami', (….my feelings) is a showcase of an exceptional artist's expression of his South African experience. To create his works, Buthelezi layers coloured plastic, melted together with a heat gun, which reflects a profoundly empathetic vision of his world. Having gained acclaim for his work internationally, Buthelezi exhibited in venues such as the Museum of African Art in New York, the Goch Museum in Germany and the Prague Biennale, as well as attending many international residencies. The touring solo exhibition started its national leg at the Pretoria Art Museum, then to US Museum in Stellenbosch, followed by the Red Location in Port Elizabeth, then moved to the KZNSA gallery in Durban and is currently on show at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein.

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