From my earliest memories, I have been keenly interested in peoples from all over the globe. As an adult, I have travelled extensively to understand this beautiful and complex world - the humanity that means so much to me.

‘M’akhotso symbolizes the generations of people who have come to, and have been part of, shaping this continent. Representing their dreams for a brighter future, she likewise embodies our shared hope of universal peace…for all who are now part of our world and for those who come to join it.

My model, ‘M’akhotso’s, birth reconciled a family rift. Her name, given by her grandfather in Lesotho, reveals the promise of healing, as ‘M’akhotso means Mother of Peace.