Meet Neo Twale
Neo Twale, known as Smile Slime, is a Johannesburg-based second-year Fine Arts student at the University of the Witwatersrand.
His multidisciplinary practice celebrates joy, positivity and the resilience of life, using vibrant colours and dynamic compositions to inspire happiness and hope.
Working across acrylic and oil painting, spray painting, digital art, linocut, drypoint and photography, he explores diverse textures, perspectives and forms of visual expression.
Through his art, Twale aims to create uplifting visual narratives that counter everyday negativity and encourage emotional connection. His work serves as a reminder of life's beauty, offering viewers moments of positivity, inspiration and joy through creative expression.