Stephen Langa

Stephen Langa is a South African artist whose work captures the lived experiences of Black communities across rural and urban life. Working with oil, charcoal, and soft pastels, his expressive scenes are shaped by personal memories, a deep connection to place, and inspiration from his father, who is also an artist. Influenced by Impressionism an art movement that began in France in the late 19th century, characterised by its focus on capturing brief moments, light, and atmosphere, rather than precise details or traditional realism. and artists like George Pem-bah Sterphen compositions often centre quiet, everyday moments filled with feeling. His layered textures and subtle detail evoke both intimacy and introspection, inviting viewers to reflect on shifting identities, belonging, and the realities of movement between spaces.