“Through my art, I am not just making images—I am discovering, healing, and evolving.”
Ziyanda Majozi (born 1985) is a full-time artist specialising in mosaic. Majozi, who grew up in Nqamakwe, a small town in Eastern Eastern Cape with no access to art instruction, started out as a self-taught artist, later gaining experience through multiple workshops, projects and mentorship programs. She studied mosaic at Spier Arts Academy, Cape Town.
Majozi’s art is deeply personal, rooted in self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Each stone in her mosaics symbolises a steppingstone in her life’s journey, turning her work into a visual narrative of resilience and transformation: “Much of my work is shaped by personal experience, introspection, and emotional states, making each piece an extension of my inner world.”
An activist at heart, Ziyanda’s advocacy for LGBTQI+ rights was highlighted at the ARTZUID Sculpture Biennale in Amsterdam. She has contributed to major public art projects, including a mural at Tshwane House in Pretoria, and has worked on community projects in remote areas like Vredendal. She has also collaborated with institutions like Simon’s Town Museum and Greatmore Studios on initiatives focused on displaced communities.
“My artistic journey is deeply personal – anchored in a search for self-understanding that precedes a full engagement with the world. Throughout my career, I have explored various themes and mediums, but mosaic remains my preference – an intricate and expressive form I describe as “painting with stones”. The rawness of mosaic allows me to convey deep emotion; rough textures mirror the landscape of my inner self, while the act of creation brings me both comfort and a profound sense of belonging.”