Sir Seretse Khama, first president of Botswana (1966-1980) is held in the utmost regard in Botswana.
Many of Sir Seretse Khama’s quotes are included in this piece, in English and Setswana, as well as the Botswana coat of arms and words from the National Anthem. This portrait is part of an ongoing series of work “Thoughts and Words”, which focuses on the words and quotations of great leaders and thinkers throughout history and into the modern era.
The series venerates those who have dedicated their lives to the upliftment of humanity – and aims to present their thoughts and words in a new and inspirational way. Each portrait is assembled predominantly from the words and quotations of the person being portrayed.