PAPYTSHO MAFOLO [Kinshasa (RDC), 1977] & Véronique Hidalgo Perez, (Brussels (BEL), 1972) Set of 2 paintings: Reflet01 and Reflet02 Mixed media (acrylic, oil paint and gold leaf). 30 x 30 cm. Signed on the side and dated 2025. Provenance: Artist's studio. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1977, Pitsho Mafolo's work explores issues relating to the relationship between cultural identity and human behaviour. An open-minded artist, Mafolo does not hesitate to experiment with new styles and techniques, either as a result of his own research or of new artistic encounters, and this is reflected in the energy that emanates from his works. In concrete terms, his techniques generally involve a collage of gold leaf, printed images and acrylics, as well as oil paint and unfinished lines on canvas. These unfinished lines, according to Papytsho, evoke an infinite world, but are also a personal reminder that artistically he has not yet reached his full potential. Papytsho's works can be found in the permanent collections of UNESCO (France), the Rotary Club (Kinshasa), Shell (Kinshasa), the private collection of the King of Jordan and the presidential collection of the Democratic Republic of Congo.