Lebohang Kganye

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In the photographic work “Her-Story”, Lebohang Kganye (*1990, South Africa) deals with the loss of her mother. Looking through her late mother’s belongings, Kganye discovered photos and clothes recounting her mother’s life. To connect her own memories with those associated with the images and clothing, Kganye dressed as her mother and mimicked her poses in the same locations. She then digitally fused the images, placing herself on a ghost-like level within the old family pictures. These photomontages create an imaginary dialogue between the two women, allowing the artist to keep the memory of her mother alive.

 

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Biographical information

1990

born in Johannesburg, South Africa

2011

completes photography studies at the Market Photo Workshop in Johannesburg

2016

graduates in Fine Arts from the University of Johannesburg

2024

receives the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize

lives in Johannesburg, South Africa