I live in Maboneng, work at Fort and play at the gym, and anywhere else my camera and myself find ourselves.
Besides being one of the #100YoungMandelas of the future, my claim to fame is being able to inspire others, especially my peers, through my photography.
My career so far is an exciting journey. I just got into the advertising industry as a junior director. I work with very talented people and am learning a lot from each one.
My camera, my phone, my plants and my jazz collection.
I love our ability to tell stories that represent others, and our power as storytellers.
In this weeks #FORTReview Third Edition article 'You Shoot Like a Boy' @Mo_Matli tackles gender bias and takes a closer look at gender perceived roles within her world as a photographer. https://t.co/QkCOHOiXht
— Fort (@fortnetwork) October 25, 2018
Such a thing does not exist, each day brings its own tasks. You just have to keep up!
My tools of the trade are my camera, my laptop and my phone’s notepad.
Every agency giving young creatives an opportunity to make a mark in the industry, by hiring them and upskilling them.
The use of traditional standards of beauty in mainstream media.
I am working on my body, haha. I am working on a short film about domestic violence within the LGBTQI+ community.
Buzzwords: authentic, content, creative and WeTransfer, lol! One of my favourite phrases has to be "aesthetics, bro".
I have my best ideas walking down Johannesburg central and just seeing all the different people.
I asked my mom and she said I have a strong character, especially in finding ways to motivate myself and others, in any situation.
I am both but trying to be more of a technophobe, less attached to technology.
You would find a lot of pictures of anything and anyone, a lot of tabs open in my browser and my notes and texts.
The things you say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to play a huge role in the future you want for yourself. Strive for the right decisions to open doors for you, and never stop working hard.
Simple as that. Follow Matli on Twitter, her two Instagram accounts: Mo Matli and Mo Matli Visuals, as well as Facebook, Behance and Wordpress. You can also click here for more on Fort Network and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
*Interviewed by Leigh Andrews.