Tribal Face Portrait T-Shirt — Black & White Ethnic Art Tee

The Sunman – Guardian of the Orchard Mind
Relaxed-Fit Cotton T-Shirt — Artworks that Work Edition
By Siphiwe Ngwenya

This relaxed-fit tee presents The Sunman – Guardian of the Orchard Mind as a bold black-and-white portrait printed across the chest and back. Textured and sculptural, the image reads like a narrative in motion — a face shaped by history, resilience, and memory. The artwork carries an urban-gallery presence, offering a quiet yet unmistakable statement through detail and restraint.

Created within Siphiwe Ngwenya’s Artworks that Work philosophy, The Sunman functions as a symbol of guardianship and cultivated awareness. The piece aligns with the Townships Into Towns vision, where art moves beyond walls to operate within daily life as a tool for dignity, economic inclusion, and sustainable cultural growth.

Designed for ease and longevity, this tee balances comfort with structure. Medium-weight cotton offers substance without stiffness, while thoughtful construction ensures the silhouette remains sharp through repeated wear. It fits naturally into gallery nights, street photography walks, and everyday city movement — an expressive garment meant to be lived in.

Each purchase directly supports the Maboneng Township Arts Experience, an evolving creative infrastructure initiative dedicated to reinvesting artistic value into township communities and expanding dignified opportunities for the African creative family.

Balanced Weight & Durable Construction

Made from 100% cotton jersey for solid colors (fiber blends may vary by shade), this tee features a durable 6.1 oz/yd² medium-weight fabric. Double-needle stitching at the sleeves and hem enhances longevity, while shoulder taping and a lay-flat collar help maintain shape over time. The relaxed fit allows for ease of movement, and a black sewn-in label finishes the garment with a clean, considered detail.

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)

• Non-chlorine bleach as needed

• Tumble dry low heat

• Iron, steam, or dry at low heat

• Do not dry clean

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EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Hanes 5180, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean