Delmaine Donson (b. 1991) is a Cape Town-based Afro-Asian figurative painter whose work is a vibrant celebration of womanhood, heritage, and identity. Through bold colour and expressive form, she captures the beauty and complexity of African and Asian identities while also honouring the unique existence of mixed-race people in South Africa—a history shaped by resilience, resistance, and redefinition.

Growing up in a country with a deeply layered past, Delmaine’s art serves as both a personal and collective exploration of identity. Her work delves into the narratives of women, embracing self-love, spirituality, and the journey of becoming. She paints from the heart, using colour as a language of emotion—one that speaks of strength, softness, and transformation.

African hair plays a significant role in her self-acceptance and artistic expression. Once a site of struggle, it has become a symbol of pride and empowerment in her work, reflecting the deeply personal journey of embracing one's natural beauty. Each brushstroke carries the echoes of the women who came before her and the dreams of generations, weaving a visual dialogue between history and the present.

Through her art, Delmaine Donson not only celebrates beauty—she reclaims it, challenges its definitions, and creates a space where women can see themselves fully, powerfully, and unapologetically.