Meshu Mokitimi

At 98 years old, artist Meshu Mokitimi has dedicated his life to producing works that represent the rich and vibrant culture of his country, Lesotho. Typically producing portraits and landscapes, Mokitimi works with charcoal on paper.

Meshu Mokitimi has been readily active in the politics of Lesotho including the country’s fight for independence. He has also travelled the world with his art, visiting India, Nepal, Italy, England, France, Nigeria, Brazil, the United States, and Ireland. In 1995, the National University awarded Mokitimi the Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Contribution to Basotho Culture and in 2006, His Majesty King Letsie III appointed him to Commander of the Most Loyal Order of Ramatšeatsana “in recognition to his outstanding contribution to the promotion of arts and culture in Lesotho.”