Given her growing stature, it is no surprise that Gucci collaborated with her to bring the Diana Bag to life again, through contemporary art.

Multiple and layered stories, sultry and sensual poses inspired by women — African women created by painter, Cinthia Sifa Mulanga.

In 2022, at a time when the creative sector in South Africa faces its own challenges, the ‘young Congoleseborn, South African-based artist, Cinthia Sifa Mulanga is breaking boundaries and becoming an icon on her own terms.

In the streets, Mulanga, would be described as “dangerous” for taking on such monumental tasks and carving out a space for herself.

At only 25, Mulanga is one of the artists tapped by luxury Italian fashion brand Gucci to create an artwork inspired by its latest range of bags. She was tasked with interpreting the Diana tote, in tribute to the late princess of Wales.

Given her growing stature, it is no surprise that Gucci collaborated with her to bring the Diana Bag to life again, through contemporary art.

Mulanga soared to international success during the dark days of lockdown, from her home studio. She is a young woman with plans to create a unique narrative for black women of all shades, shapes, sizes and preferences.

Her repertoire consists of artworks featuring women who are exposed, nuanced and complex; she immerses most of her subjects in familiar, familial contexts, common to many black women in their own

safe spaces. Mulanga has made many black women feel seen with this collaboration.