Ben Mphande was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Mphande completed his 3rd year of study at Artist Proof Studio in 2020. He developed his interest in art in high school. After moving to South Africa with his parents at the age of 17 he met Philippa Kotzen who became his artist mentor. His work explores the dynamics of living in the city of Johannesburg, specifically how people from other African countr