Black Triangles

Sam Nhlengethwa
Black Triangles, 2024
Mixed media on canvas

Sam Nhlengethwa (b. 1955, Springs, Johannesburg) part of a pioneering generation of late 20th century South African artists whose work reflects the sociopolitical history and everyday life of their country. Through his paintings, collages and prints Nhlengethwa has depicted the evolution of Johannesburg through street life, interiors, jazz musicians and fashion. ‘Black triangles’ follows work first introduced into his practice in the 1980s when the artist started to explore colour and non-figurative forms. Work of this period displayed his natural and intuitive sense of formal elements of colour and composition.