Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Soweto township in Johannesburg in South Africa. People doing errands, lining in grocery stores, buying fruits and vegetables, liquor stores, butchery, bakery, supermarket, salon
Tsholo Motong

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My work is only inspired by local scenes from Soweto, South Africa, which has a rich history of migrant labour. I use a lot of colour because I believe colour is like a spice of life.

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Technique Dimensions
Mixed media on canvas 31'' H, 31’’ W
Framing From
Gallery Wrap Soweto, South Africa

New week new work straight from the gutter
which clever black wants to perish in the ghetto without butter
electricity is a pipe dream
dirty sewage runs the stream
crime & drug abuse compete for hopeless victims enriching kingpins
the ruling elite selling us hopeless lies in exchange of votes
which clever black wants to perish in the ghetto
only dum witted half baked desperately poor deserve the ghetto
even our so called politicians who claim to serve us
abandoned us to live in lily white leafy surbubs
under jacaranda trees
only us downtrodden deserve the ghetto

 

By Splash Motong
  • Ships from San Francisco, CA
  • Ships within: 1-3 days for originals, 10-14 for prints
  • Delivery time: 5-7 days for domestic shipments, 10-14 for international
  • Shipping & Taxes: calculated at checkout
  • Returns: 30 days for originals, sales are final for prints

Original Painting on Canvas:   

Original, authentic, one-of-a-kind, and unique artwork painted on cotton or linen canvas. 
Our paintings are stretched in California on wooden stretcher bars, and stapled on the back of the painting
Some paintings have a wooden, custom-made frame around it.  If the "Gallery Wrap" is specified, then there's no wooden frame, and the canvas is wrapped around the edges.
All paintings are shipped with a certificate of authenticity, hanging nails, and are ready to hang on a wall.

Canvas Print:

A reproduction of the original artwork on canvas.

High-quality archival canvas with Matte UV protective varnish.  The canvas is then stretched on 1.5'' hard-wood stretcher bars.  Learn more...

Canvas prints are shipped gallery wrapped on stretcher bars, with hanging nails and are ready to hang on a wall.

HD Metal Print:

A reproduction of the original artwork on a high-definition aluminum panel.
Our ChromaLux HD metal prints have a beautiful vibrancy and luminosity.  Made by infusing dyes directly into aluminum.  They are lightweight, durable, easy to clean, and can be displayed without framing or placing behind glass.
Metal prints are shipped with a back-frame, hanging nails, and are ready to hang on a wall.
  • Authenticity Guarantee: We receive all artwork directly from artists. We vet each one personally, know them well, and are in contact with them. We stand behind every artwork.
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Frequently Asked Questions:

Is this artwork original? How is it framed?
Under "TECHNIQUE" column above, if it says Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, or Fabric then yes, this is authentic, original, one-of-the-kind artwork delivered to us directly by the artist and stretched & framed in California. If it says "Print", then this is a very accurate reproduction of the original work.
  		Every work is ready to be hung and, in most cases, framed. See under "FRAMING" column above. One of the photos of the artwork is always with a frame. We try to pick the best frame for each work, see our framing guide for details.
 
Can you help me visualize the artwork? How do I buy an artwork I like?
If you email us a photo of your room, we'll photoshop the artwork so you can see how it'd fit in your house. We can also send you a video of an artwork so you can see it from all sides. See our YouTube channel for examples.
  		You can click "Add to Cart" button and checkout through our secure website. Alternatively, you can email us, we'll answer any questions you have and will send you an invoice. You can pay with a credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, or split payments into multiple.
 
Can you help me install the artwork? What's your return policy?
Each package includes everything you need to install the artwork: a level, nails, microfiber cloth, even a small tape measure. For large paintings in the SF Bay Area, we'll include a FREE art installation service as well.
  		If for any reason you don't like the artwork, please return it to us within 30 days in the original condition. We'll gladly accept it and issue a full refund minus the return shipping cost. Art prints are custom products and are not eligible for returns.
 
Do you ship internationally? How long will my order take?
Yes, we do. We shipped paintings to Austria, Australia, Canada, France, Belgium, Germany, the UK. All were delivered without any issues and promptly, ~2 weeks with UPS Ground. Rates were from $60 to $140, so quite reasonable. Email us to estimate shipping charges. We ship within 1-3 business days with UPS Ground. Shipping times are 2-3 days to the West Coast and 5-7 days to the East Coast. Fine art prints are made to order, so they're shipped within 10-14 days after placing an order.

Worldwide Delivery

We ship art worldwide from our gallery in San Francisco with UPS Ground.

A typical order is shipped within 2-3 business days. In the US, delivery times are typically 2-5 business days.  Worldwide delivery is ~2 weeks. 

We shipped artwork to Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Switzerland.

We welcome international orders!

Packaged with Care

Each artwork is ready to hang. Ships in a box.

We don't send art in a tube like some other places. So you won't need to look for a framer, and pay extra.

Our artworks are fully framed, with hanging wires attached on the back, and hanging nails included. (Read our guide on How to Hang a Painting)

And when we package your artwork, each one goes into an nonabrasive foam pouch, bubble wrap, foam corners, heavy-duty corrugated recycled cardboard boxes and tape-reinforced box corners. That's 5 layers of protection.

Free Returns

Buying art is not easy. It needs to fit your house interior, all members of your family will need to like it (or at least, not hate it), and it needs to work in your space.

If for any reason you don't like it, please return it to us within 30 days from receiving it. We'll gladly accept it and issue a full refund.

Read our refund policy

I have traveled the world to find the most unique, the most eclectic art. Because I believe that art is the most universal language that we understand so well intuitively. Art breaks boundaries. Art expands horizons. It makes us curious. It brings up emotions long forgotten. It gives us infinite joy.

I hope you will find something you will love on my website. And it will enrich your life.

Max Khusid, Art House SF

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