REGGIE KHUMALO
Reggie Khumalo is a self taught African fine artist, humanitarian and motorbike adventurer who uses his art as a vehicle for social change.His work calls to him to break ideas of what he knows and continuously takes him to deeper levels. His paintings possess rich tones and bold colors that give his work a strong presence.His focus is on unearthing the innate power and humaneness within us. Reggie’s work focuses on self knowledge and empowerment and how individuals can have the power to effect change and empower their communities. He has worked across the African continent to seek out this spirit of Ubuntu. His mission is to make empathy fashionable again and bring dignity back to the African child.
“My paintings are a platform to share my journey with the world: My highest goal is to convey love, peace and grace to the viewer, offering a feeling of community, resilience and a deep sense of belonging. I would like people to find identity in and across all my work.”
The traveler
Reggie sees himself as a nomad who is home anywhere on the African continent. He travelled from Cape Town to Cairo on his bike for four years.
He remains an artist on a quest, in search of the spirit of Ubuntu. The kindness of strangers, the strength of women, the plight of children, and most of all, the overwhelming presence of humanity, heavily informs his sensibility and inspires his work.
“I love to experience the magic that lives in the heart of Africa, as I travel without any sort of preconceived notions.”
When he travels outside of the African continent, Reggie still has a desire to represent Africa and notices the influence of Africa in those parts.
Philanthropy : art to effect change
Art is not only an investment to him, but also a vehicle for social change.
Through his art, Reggie has helped support various institutions and individuals across the continent.
This is how his relationship with the UN’s World Food programme was ignited. He is a WFP high-level supporter. He lends his time and voice and his MO is to donate a percentage of the proceeds from his exhibitions to selected aligned charities.
Some of the initiatives include, supporting a youth initiative in Dodoma, a rural school in Malawi, students in Mozambique as well as South Africa and a children’s shelter in Addis Ababa.
