Scelo Mdladla, known as Scelo Jozi (Jozi being Mdladla's first clan name), is a Johannesburg based multi - disciplinary artist. His artistic journey began in high school when he was recognized by Sunday Times and commissioned to create a cartoon strip for the newspaper's children's section. Jozi's passion for creativity led him to pursue an Animation Diploma from City Varsity School of Media and Creative Arts. As a freelancer, he has provided illustration and storyboard services to prestigious film and publishing houses, including Star Films, Velocity Films, and Sesani Studios.  

His work has been recognized with a Gold Award from Promax Africa, a ceremony celebrating short-form video creators in the marketing and broadcast industry. As a subversive artist who defies genre, Jozi creates transgressive and versatile work. He curates a space called Phinda Mzala Music, which provides a platform for musicians, writers, and performers. His interest in the sonic has also influenced his visual work, and he has participated in numerous group exhibitions.  

Jozi's art explores the intersection of spirituality and tradition. His work is always in motion, which is a reflection of how he has existed in different geographies, from different townships to different urban settings - his work finds expression.

I am a multi-disciplinary artist who specializes in illustration, character animation, sketching, storyboarding and ideation for short-form videos.