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Jenkins Johnson Gallery is pleased to present When Heart and Mind Agree, a solo exhibition of legendary South African artist and cultural ambassador Dr. Esther Mahlangu.
Dr. Esther Mahlangu (b. 1935) was taught painting by her mother and grandmother, as is the tradition of the Ndebele people of South Africa. The Ndebele are known for their distinctive painted homes, each covered in vibrant, geometric murals. These designs are composed and maintained by women of the household and are imbued with specific but elusive meaning—secret codes to share personal prayers, emotional journeys, and collective values.