Thato Mabaso

Thato’s love of the curated image began in his younger years when he saw his township life reflected on the small screen at the height of South African television in its most authentic depictions. As a self-taught photographer / videographer Thato has learnt most of his skills over the years through working closely with people whose careers he has followed and served as an assistant across various scales of production. Through the RISE program he is set on telling informed stories through his unique gaze as he shoots both analogue and digital.