Biography
Percy Maimela (born 1985) is one of South Africa’s most promising artists. The 39-year-old artist suddenly became the center of attention after his photo Joe Mafela was bought for 3.5 million Rand.
His upbringing influenced Percy Maimela’s work in the township and the people he met. In his paintings and drawings, he often depicts the challenges and beauty of township life. “I want to show the world that we have potential in South Africa,” Percy Maimela said in an interview with The Star.
I also want to prove that we can be proud of ourselves.
South African Artist
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| Real name: | Flexible Percy Maimela |
| Stage name: | Percy Maimela |
| Born: | 1985 (age 39) |
| Place of birth: | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Artwork price: | Do not have |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | 1 |
| Job: | Artist |
| Net worth: | 350,000 USD |
Early life and education
Percy Maimela is an artist born in 1985 in Winterveld, north of Pretoria. He has always been interested in art since he was very young and it has been a big part of his life.
He enjoys experimenting with different mediums and finding new ways to express himself through art. Percy Maimela’s work has been exhibited in various galleries across South Africa and he has also won several awards for his work.
TheCityCeleb does not have many details about his educational background.
Personal life
Percy Maimela is a proud father of a child, although TheCityCeleb has yet to confirm the name and identity of his child, girlfriend and wife.
Career
Flex Percy Maimela uses salt in food and art, which is pretty cool. His adventure started in 2014 when he noticed a bag of salt that was spoiled and he decided to try some art with this nasty salt.
As a child, Percy Maimela was always fascinated by art. His fascination grew over time, and he began experimenting with drawing, pencils and brushes, and papier-mâché.
Despite having no formal experience in art, Percy Maimela took a big risk when he quit his retail job last year to focus on his work.
Some media outlets report that Percy Maimela holds a Guinness World Record for his art.
Net worth
According to sources, Percy Maimela has an estimated net worth of US$350,000.
Social media
- Instagram name: @Percy_maimela
