Johannesburg

Shirley Makhene

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I specialise in handmade collages.
My Disciplines
Mixed Media
Textile
Painting
About The Creative

I observe and create. I am inspired by my surroundings, and the mundane things that transpire on a daily basis. Nature, fashion and women are often the subjects of my work. I prefer to use mixed media as it gives me the freedom to explore without any limitations. Colour plays a major role in my work. 

Creative output/s I am interested in producing:
Storytelling
Imagery for publications
Use scientific material to make something compelling/expand messaging
Films
Work with indigenous storytelling to share scientific findings
Use art methodologies to help co-design messages
Work with traditional knowledge and practice for stories
Story books
Help visualise strategic storytelling of scientists' work for policy
Open ended exploration/collaboration
Exhibitions
Branches of science I'm interested in:
Astronomy
Climatology
Atmospheric Sciences
Meteorology
Psychology
Artificial Intelligence
Law
Data Science Information Technology
Botany
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Physiology
Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Electromagnetics
Inorganic Chemistry
Economics
History
Social Psychology

WORK

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