Bokani

Bokani’s technique involves urgent, gestural movements, exploring and responding to colours as they interact on the canvas. She believes in the integrity, freedom and seductive honesty of abstract painting. Bokani has developed a method over several years of creating rational patterns that lead the viewers’ eye across the paintings, reminiscent of the dancing African printed cloths of her childhood.
Bokani’s work is characterised by spontaneous, vibrant colour, fuelled by an exploration of themes and motifs engaging the viewer intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. Painting has empowered her to move past the childhood loss of both parents to resolve questions of global female identity, black African heritage and belonging. Bokani’s resilient, triumphant and optimistic attitude is conveyed by the passionate, powerful and vivid use of colour, structure and texture. This tension between creative abandon, emotional expression and technical discipline elicit dynamic responses, creating works that are an on-going conversation between the artist and the viewer Bokani Tshidzu was born in Zimbabwe and moved to England as a teenager. She studied Politics with Economics at the University of Bath and is living and working in Bow, London’s East End. Her work has been exhibited across the UK and has been acquired by numerous collectors in London. Bokani is dedicated to continual development as an artist, embarking on technical skills courses and exploring art districts and exhibitions from her home town Bulawayo, to Cape Town, Karachi, Beijing, Los Angeles, New York and London. Her work is blending an African sensibility with the traditions of conceptual western art.

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icing iPhone Case
iPhone Case
icing iPhone Case
by Bokani
$25.00
icing Framed Art Print
Framed Art Print
icing Framed Art Print
by Bokani
$55.00
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Stationery Cards
waters Stationery Cards
by Bokani
$15.00
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Travel Mug
waters Travel Mug
by Bokani
$40.00
waters Mini Art Print
Mini Art Print
waters Mini Art Print
by Bokani
$15.00
waters Water Bottle
Water Bottle
waters Water Bottle
by Bokani
$40.00
Rose Notebook
Notebook
Rose Notebook
by Bokani
$20.00
Rose Framed Canvas
Framed Canvas
Rose Framed Canvas
by Bokani
$115.00
Rose Recessed Framed Print
Recessed Framed Print
Rose Recessed Framed Print
by Bokani
$70.00
Rose iPhone Case
iPhone Case
Rose iPhone Case
by Bokani
$25.00
irises2 Water Bottle
Water Bottle
irises2 Water Bottle
by Bokani
$40.00
Birds in Flight iPhone Case
iPhone Case
Birds in Flight iPhone Case
by Bokani
$25.00
Birds in Flight Backpack
Backpack
Birds in Flight Backpack
by Bokani
$75.00
Birds in Flight Bath Mat
Bath Mat
Birds in Flight Bath Mat
by Bokani
$30.00
Birds in Flight Sticker
Sticker
Birds in Flight Sticker
by Bokani
$4.00
sprung Travel Mug
Travel Mug
sprung Travel Mug
by Bokani
$40.00
Birds in Flight Wall Clock
Wall Clock
Birds in Flight Wall Clock
by Bokani
$40.00
Birds in Flight Tote Bag
Tote Bag
Birds in Flight Tote Bag
by Bokani
$30.00
Birds in Flight Coffee Mug
Coffee Mug
Birds in Flight Coffee Mug
by Bokani
$20.00
Birds in Flight Outdoor Rug
Outdoor Rug
Birds in Flight Outdoor Rug
by Bokani
$69.00
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iPhone Case
sprung iPhone Case
by Bokani
$25.00
Birds in Flight Throw Pillow
Throw Pillow
Birds in Flight Throw Pillow
by Bokani
$35.00
irises2 iPhone Case
iPhone Case
irises2 iPhone Case
by Bokani
$25.00
Birds in Flight Rectangular Pillow
Rectangular Pillow
Birds in Flight Rectangular Pillow
by Bokani
$29.00
Birds in Flight Notebook
Notebook
Birds in Flight Notebook
by Bokani
$20.00
Birds in Flight iPhone Skin
iPhone Skin
Birds in Flight iPhone Skin
by Bokani
$15.99
irises2 Poster
Poster
irises2 Poster
by Bokani
$20.00
Birds in Flight Metal Print
Metal Print
Birds in Flight Metal Print
by Bokani
$50.00
Birds in Flight Floor Pillow
Floor Pillow
Birds in Flight Floor Pillow
by Bokani
$89.00
Birds in Flight Laptop Sleeve
Laptop Sleeve
Birds in Flight Laptop Sleeve
by Bokani
$50.00
Birds in Flight Rug
Rug
Birds in Flight Rug
by Bokani
$59.00
Birds in Flight Framed Art Print
Framed Art Print
Birds in Flight Framed Art Print
by Bokani
$55.00