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Pilato Bulala, a resourceful artist from the village of Tshivhuyuni in Limpopo, is known for his imaginative creations crafted from scrap materials. Within his informal home gallery, Bulala's artwork spans from depictions of rural life to reflections on South African politics.
He coins the term "scrapture" to describe his impressive sculptures, exemplified by a model aircraft constructed from zinc sheets and wire mesh. Despite visual impairment and limited resources, Bulala has gained renown for his creativity and resilience. His yard proudly displays a maroon bakkie bearing the bold motto "NEVER GIVE UP."
Bulala's artistic journey began with wire cars from his childhood, inspiring him to work with recycled metal and cables. Remarkably, he creates his art without access to electricity or power tools. Although an accident in 2010 resulted in damage to his left eye while collecting firewood, Bulala remains undeterred. He declares, "Nothing will stop me, not even losing sight." Thanks to sponsors, he attended workshops on welding and jewellery-making, leading to his empowering creations, such as earrings crafted from cans and life-sized car sculptures.
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