Art & education has the capacity to change the world
Welcome to the World of Moloi
Welcome Thabo Moloi is a multidisciplinary artist, researcher and arts education specialist with a background in art design, art history, and arts-based learning education, shaped through his studies at Tshwane University of Technology (B.Tech) and North West University (M.Ed). His artistic practice is driven by a purpose to raise awareness, heal trauma, tell reflective stories and document lived realities. Academically, he focuses on art-based learning methods as a tool for self-discovery, self-expression, skills development, and community upliftment. As an art educator, Moloi has supported artisan initiatives, merging traditional practices with contemporary approaches. His work embodies a commitment to innovation and meaningful learning in today’s world. As Nina Simone once said, “An artist’s duty is to reflect the times.”
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Featured in Lakritz Magazine – Issue #14, 2026
Welcome Moloi’s work is featured in Lakritz Magazine, Issue #14 (2026). This recognition marks a meaningful milestone in his artistic journey, offering an opportunity to share his creative practice and research with a wider audience.
His work explores the intersections of art, education, identity and social transformation, reflecting his commitment to using creative practice for critical engagement and meaningful change.
Latest Works
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Isabela
MIXED MEDIUM ON PAPER
2025
When we were young, we were blessed with innocence. The older we get, the more we lose our innocence.
Thandaza
MIXED MEDIUM ON PAPER
2024
This artwork illustrates a young lady called Thandanza. Her story narrates resilience and faith.
The Call It Success
PENCIL ON PAPER
2024
The education system teaches us that success is essential.
Pencil & charcoal on paper
Maria: Guider of Hope
This artwork celebrates the profound role of a dedicated caregiver – a teacher – who serves as both a nurturer and a guide to learners. The composition positions the teacher prominently in the bottom-right corner, occupying nearly half of the visual space. This placement establishes her as the foundation and focal point of the piece, with the surrounding elements serving as a narrative backdrop that underscores her purpose and influence.
The symbolism in the artwork draws parallels with the biblical figure of Maria (Mary), the mother of Jesus. Just as Maria was entrusted with raising and guiding the Savior from infancy, this teacher embodies the virtues of strength, resilience, and wisdom in nurturing her students. As depicted in scripture, Maria’s leadership laid the foundation for a divine mission, a parallel echoed in the teacher’s role as a leader and shaper of young minds. The teacher in this artwork is not only a provider of knowledge but also a spiritual mentor, inspired by the Holy Spirit to instil both academic content and divine truth, aligning with the sentiment expressed by Welcome Thabo Moloi: “Teaching academic content without the truth is meaningless, and often destructive.”
In this depiction, the teacher, like Maria, becomes a shepherd leading her students toward a brighter future. The students are symbolised by lampshades, representing hope. Their brightness is dependent on the guidance they receive, emphasising the importance of strong, moral leadership. However, the artwork acknowledges that not all who are placed as guides fulfil their roles effectively. Maria, the teacher portrayed, derives her strength and wisdom from God, symbolised by the cross atop the highest mountain in the composition. The partly cloudy sky further conveys a sense of divine presence and the holiness that informs her mission as the “Guider of Hope.”
This intricate portrayal positions Maria as a beacon of light and a vessel of God’s will, entrusted with shaping the next generation to illuminate a path toward a brighter, more hopeful world.