Queen Ahlume (Melissa) is a visual artist based in South Africa. She discovered her passion for art and creativity at a tender age, and since then has dedicated her life to the pursuit of artistic excellence. Her journey has been met with numerous accolades, which have further fueled her desire to continuously grow and push boundaries. Through her art, Melissa seeks to explore various mediums and techniques, constantly challenging herself to create pieces that are not only visually striking, but also emotionally impactful. In this digital age, she has embraced technology and uses it to open doors of opportunity for her artwork to reach a wider audience.

Her works primarily revolve around the genre of illustration, utilizing the digital painting medium, Ahlume expertly combines influences from Khoisan rock art with her own detailed line art technique to create a distinctive style that is truly her own. Her works are not just aesthetically pleasing, but they also have the power to evoke emotions and communicate deep messages. Fluent in the language of creativity, Ahlume’s pieces are motivated by the themes of Afrofuturism and are inspired by the works of great artists such as Picasso and Dali.