Billie Zangewa

Billie Zangewa, is a Malawi born Johannesburg based artist whose intricate silk collages explore themes of care, identity and femininity. Working primarily with hand stitched raw silk, she centres moments of everyday life, often drawn from her own experiences as a woman and mother, transforming domestic scenes into layered reflections on love, resilience and selfhood.

Zangewa’s work uses softness as strength, weaving personal and political narratives that affirm Black womanhood while challenging stereotypes. Her tactile compositions, rich in colour and symbolism, reflect the delicate balance between vulnerability and empowerment, inviting viewers into quiet but powerful acts of introspection and presence.