Kgomotso Neto Tleane is a South African photographer with the mouldings of rural life and trimmings of fast paced city living. Born and raised in Ga-Maja, the Johannesburg based photographer creates imagery that effortlessly reflects both the grime and glory of the city he inhabits.

Neto’s work ensured his acceptance into the 2018 New York Portfolio Review. This platform gave him the opportunity to get feedback from global industry giants on his work. He is currently freelancing, specializing in portraiture and editorials. Because of how authentic his work is, he gets commissioned by ad agencies to shoot various campaigns, like the recent one he shot for Dickies Africa. But his main focus is documenting everyday South Africans, which he showcases on his website and social media platforms.

Known for his documentation of informal and underrated aesthetics, taxis and everyday people form a prominent feature in his work, whilst his collaboration with renowned graphic designer, Rendani Nemakhavhani in The Honey is testament to his strengths as a conceptual photographer. 

Featured on various tv and radio stations, various local and international publications such as between 10and5, okayafrica, Asian Photography and Radio Africa Magazine among others for his work, Tleane along with Nemakhavhani were one of the participating artists in this year's Fresh Produce category at the lauded Turbine Art Fair Read Less