In this episode, we sit down with Treasure Mlima, a proudly South African visual artist whose distinctive carved-wood sculptures reflect his upbringing, architectural draughting background and exploration of the human form within space.From his roots in Durban to showcasing his work locally and internationally, including in South Korea, Treasure is steadily making his mark on the African contemporary art scene. We explore his artistic journey, creative philosophy and what it means to remain true to his vision.We also celebrate his achievement as the 2026 recipient of the Absa L’Atelier Art Gerard Sekoto Award and look ahead to his upcoming three-month residency in Paris in April 2027. Join us as Treasure shares his ambitions, the opportunities that lie ahead, and words of encouragement for emerging South African artists striving to have their work seen and recognised.

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Treasure Mlima, a proudly South African visual artist whose distinctive carved-wood sculptures reflect his upbringing, architectural draughting background and exploration of the human form within space.From his roots in Durban to showcasing his work locally and internationally, including in South Korea, Treasure is steadily making his mark on the African contemporary art scene. We explore his artistic journey, creative philosophy and what it means to remain true to his vision.We also celebrate his achievement as the 2026 recipient of the Absa L&rsquo;Atelier Art Gerard Sekoto Award and look ahead to his upcoming three-month residency in Paris in April 2027. Join us as Treasure shares his ambitions, the opportunities that lie ahead, and words of encouragement for emerging South African artists striving to have their work seen and recognised.</p>