Stevenson Gallery is hosting a new exhibition by Neo Matloga, one of the most exciting artists in South Africa right now. Tomorrow is Another Day marks Neo’s first exhibition in Johannesburg since his 2020 debut with the gallery. The artist describes his paintings as ‘psychological landscapes’ where the range of emotions comprising everyday life is captured on a spectrum, ranging from love to exasperation and reverence. Here’s what you need to know.
Tomorrow is Another Day by Neo Matloga
For this new exhibition, Neo Matloga once again leans on his signature painting, collage and monotype printmaking for the expressive marks these mediums allow. He treats ink, charcoal and quick-drying paints as tools that demand focus and urgency, giving his practice a strong sense of presence in time.
Scale is central to his work. His figures command attention, their direct gaze reaching beyond the frame to challenge the viewer. They are not passive subjects, but active presences that return the look. This effect is heightened through his collaged approach, where different materials introduce distinct gestures and tones. Hands are a recurring focus, collaged onto canvas with monotype prints, drawing the eye to the subtleties of body language. For Matloga, the hand carries political weight, symbolising labour, care and access.
His work also connects to the storytelling traditions of his home village, Mamaila in Limpopo, where myth, ritual and gesture shaped how narratives were shared. His paintings echo this balance of lived experience, shifting between intimate and public moments. The shifts in material and proportion allow the everyday to be seen in a new way—somewhere between the real and the abstract, guided as much by feeling as by form.
Notes from the artist
Tomorrow is Another Day is about resilience – not the kind we shout about, but the quiet kind. The kind found in small rituals, in the decision to show up again. To compose yourself one more time, even when no one is watching. These are portraits of everyday courage. Stories that live beneath the surface. And the quiet but powerful belief that tomorrow still holds something for us – Neo Matloga.
Need to know before you go
When: Running until 25 October 2025. Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Saturday, 10am to 1pm
Where: Stevenson Gallery, 46 7th Ave, Parktown North, Randburg, Johannesburg
Website: stevenson.info
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 403 1055
Instagram: @stevenson_za
Facebook: @Stevenson.Gallery
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