Sinalo Ntuli employs colour as both medium and message. Yellow, in his hands, becomes more than a visual accent, it is a symbol of rebirth, hope, and the expansive potential of becoming. Rooted in personal experience and cultural memory, Ntuli’s Yellow Series traces a luminous path through themes of innocence, resilience, and the enduring power of dreams.


Born in 1977 in Groutville, KwaZulu-Natal, Ntuli’s artistic journey has been shaped by both setbacks and reinvention. From early experiments with oil painting to the development of his distinctive canvas-and-beadwork practice, he has continually redefined his relationship with art as a space of healing and self-determination. Yellow emerges as a central force in this process: a chromatic metaphor for second chances and the light that persists through adversity.


Throughout the series, yellow wraps itself around figures of children and Reed Dance maidens, icons of purity, cultural continuity, and untapped potential. These subjects, often set against minimalist or textured backdrops, are brought to life with a reverence that reflects both Ntuli’s appreciation for tradition and his hope for the future. The beadwork, intricately applied, adds a tactile richness that speaks to lineage, ritual, and the human touch.

`

In a world often marked by uncertainty, Ntuli’s yellow stands firm, a quiet but radiant declaration that possibility endures. It is the colour of morning, of harvest, of childhood wonder. It is not just a hue, but a horizon. Through this body of work, Ntuli invites us to stand in the warmth of that promise and consider what becomes possible when we choose to begin again.

  • Sinalo Ntuli, A smile so free, 2025
    Sinalo Ntuli
    A smile so free, 2025
    Acrylic and bead work.
    76.5 x 102 x 3 cm
    framed 88.5 x 114 x 4 cm
  • Sinalo Ntuli, Me & my deskmate, 2025
    Sinalo Ntuli
    Me & my deskmate, 2025
    Acrylic and bead work.
    76 x 76 x 3 cm
    framed 88.5 x 88.5x 4 cm
  • Sinalo Ntuli, The game is still on, 2025
    Sinalo Ntuli
    The game is still on, 2025
    Acrylic and bead work.
    61 x 91.5 x 2 cm
    framed 63 x 93.5 x 7 cm
  • Sinalo Ntuli, Her Concentration, 2025
    Sinalo Ntuli
    Her Concentration, 2025
    Acrylic and bead work.
    120 x 180 x 5 cm
    framed 122 x 182 x 7 cm
  • Sinalo Ntuli, I'm just a cute boy, 2025
    Sinalo Ntuli
    I'm just a cute boy, 2025
    Acrylic and bead work.
    130 x 150.5 x 6 cm
    framed 142 x 162.5 x 6 cm
  • Sinalo Ntuli, It' s a Civvies Day at school, 2025
    Sinalo Ntuli
    It' s a Civvies Day at school, 2025
    Acrylic and bead work.
    121.5 x 91.5 x 2.5 cm
    framed 134.5 x 104 x 4.5 cm
  • Sinalo Ntuli, It's me and you, Buddy, 2025
    Sinalo Ntuli
    It's me and you, Buddy, 2025
    Acrylic and bead work.
    93 x 65 x 3 cm
    framed 97 x 69 x 5 cm
  • Sinalo Ntuli, Morning Salutations 2, 2025
    Sinalo Ntuli
    Morning Salutations 2, 2025
    Acrylic and bead work.
    71 x 56 x 3 cm
    framed 75 x 60 x 5.5 cm
  • Sinalo Ntuli, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Potrait, 2025
    Sinalo Ntuli
    Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Potrait, 2025
    Acrylic and bead work.
    102 x 77 cm
    framed 104 x 79 x 7 cm
  • Sinalo Ntuli, Our future generation, 2025
    Sinalo Ntuli
    Our future generation, 2025
    Acrylic and bead work.
    61 x 91.5 x 3 cm
    frame 73x 103 x 4.5 cm