Art is his Passion

For some artists painting and drawing has always been their passion from childhood, while some artists such as Jonas Mailula, painting and drawing came as a resurrection of failed dreams. This young man, originally from Botlokwa (mathoks) did not even know he can draw, until 13 years ago when his goal to study health care did not succeed. Today Mailula obtains a Diploma in Art and design from Capricorn FET College (Seshego) and he sells paintings at the Polokwane Art Museum. His beautiful artwork reflects his roots as a young Pedi boy from Botlokwa village, it shows his childhood. He says, “My drawings are inspired by the places I have been to, where I come from and how I grew up.” If you take a closer look, you will experience a rural landscape in my drawings, he adds. One of his painting “the gate” shows where he used to herd the cows and goats as a little boy. Not only does his artwork tell a story about his childhood but also it reveals something that plays a major part in his life and his paintings, Music. Mailula has a passion for music and one of his goals is to learn how to play a guitar. He believes that music makes people come together in his community. In his paintings such as Mmapadi (kosa ya basadi), the Aspired musician and Playing the blues, he combines both his love for music with art. In conclusion, Jonas Mailula studied Art and Design because he could not succeed in studying health care but this young man enjoys mixing different paints that turn out into something breathtakingly beautiful.