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Adapt and Smile,
2025
Florah Maphosa
Painting : oil
85 x 75 x 0.01 cm 33.5 x 29.5 x 0 inch
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85 x 75 x 0.01 cm 33.5 x 29.5 x 0 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: South Africa
In the painting, the lady with purple skin and a vibrant yellow afro isn't showing fear towards the chameleon on her shoulder. Instead, the chameleon's presence could symbolize inspiration for her. Chameleons are known for changing color to adapt to their environment, blending in or expressing themselves based on their surroundings.
In this context, the lady might be inspired by the chameleon's adaptability to navigate her own life challenges. Just as the chameleon adjusts to its environment, she might be learning to adapt to hers, embracing change and finding ways to thrive in different situations. The calm and smiling expression on her face suggests a sense of harmony with the chameleon and possibly her approach to life's challenges.
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Florah Maphosa (born 18 September 2004 in Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe) is an emerging young visual artist known for her bold, expressive portraiture celebrating Zimbabwean women. She is currently in residence at the Swiss‑Zim Heritage Gallery studio in Domboshava, Harare, where her creative voice has blossomed under the mentorship of experienced Zimbabwean artists and curators.
Her work, often featuring strong female figures in ornate headwraps rendered in vibrant color, marries pop sensibility with cultural storytelling. Highlights of her style include confident contrasts—bright hues set against deep, muted backgrounds—to convey empowerment and identity through visual impact ArtPlacerSwiss-Zim Heritage Gallery. A standout painting, “African Queen – Artgal.Online Thundorf" (2024), exemplifies both her technical finesse and emotional resonance.
Florah's growing international profile includes participation in the “An African Story" exhibition at Art International Zurich (23–25 May 2025), hosted at the historic Puls 5 hall as part of the Zurich leg of the global tour by Swiss‑Zim Heritage and Artgal.Online. Her works were displayed alongside established Zimbabwean artists such as Keith Zenda, Tonderai Mujuru, Barry Lungu, Sampson Kuvenguhwa, and Willard Mujuru, marking a significant moment in her early artistic trajectory.
In 2025, she was also nominated for the Visual Artist Award by AFAAZ (All-Female Arts and Achievement Zone), highlighting her rising influence and dedication to social themes in art Instagram.
Guided by her own heritage and strong mentorship, Florah Maphosa channels a youthful energy and commitment to empowerment through her art. Her vibrant visual language and narrative focus on resilience, identity, and community position her as one of Zimbabwe's most promising young artists—making visual storytelling into an instrument for cultural affirmation and international connection.
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