The discussion will centre around the Motherhood: Paradox and Duality, currently on show at the gallery. Poswa’s work Makhul’uNokhumbuzile (Remembrance) (2025), that was especially produced for the exhibition, is a deeply personal tribute to her grandmother and pays a broader homage to the role of motherhood in African communities as a whole.

Art and choral music will also come together in the space, with the voices of Amici de Lumine Choir guiding attendees through the exhibition. Established in 2010, this non-profit’s focus has been on rehearsing and performing sacred choral music with an emphasis on debuting the works of young composers, often from the South African College of Music’s composition department.

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The Heat Winter Arts Festival runs from 6 to 16 August 2025.

More about Poswa's Makhul’uNokhumbuzile

uNokhumbuzile is a deeply personal tribute to Poswa's grandmother (“makhulu” in isiXhosa), a woman whose presence shaped the artist's life and identity. The work’s carries layers of memory and ancestral connection, and encapsulates the power of lineage, belonging and generational storytelling. The title incorporates the name of her grandmother, Nokhumbuzile (whose direct translation into English is ‘remembrance’), who in turn bore the name as a reminder of her origins.

Beyond its biographical significance, Makhul’uNokhumbuzile is a broader homage to motherhood and the nurturing role women play within African communities. The sculptural form embodies the female figure, with curves and contours that echo both the artist and her grandmother, merging their identities in clay. Through this symbolic representation, Poswa bridges personal history with collective memory, creating an artwork that is both intimate and universal. The piece not only honours a maternal figure but also elevates the role of women as carriers of heritage, love, and resilience.

Makhul’uNokhumbuzile stands as a testament to the enduring impact of women in shaping culture and identity, celebrating the profound influence of motherhood across generations.