Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Joël Mamboka is a Congolese-born mixed media artist whose powerful portraits celebrate identity, culture, and the richness of African heritage. Working with oil paint, fabrics, and found objects, he creates layered, expressive works that weave together stories of joy, connection, and introspection.

Inspired by his upbringing in Kinshasa, Joël incorporates vintage wallpaper textures and timeworn surfaces to evoke nostalgia, history, and resilience. His distinctive style blends contemporary portraiture with meaningful symbolism, resulting in captivating artworks that bring depth, conversation, and cultural significance to any space.