Shokunin Journal

In Conversation w/ Muhammad Dawjee
In Conversation w/ Muhammad Dawjee
In conversation, Muhammad Dawjee does not rush toward clarity or conclusion. Instead, he circles ideas the way improvisation circles a motif — returning, revising, letting memory and instinct guide the... Read more...
In Conversation w/ Chevy Noir
In Conversation w/ Chevy Noir
Chevy Noir is a visual artist whose practice moves fluidly between watercolor, abstraction, destruction, and control. His work resists rigidity. Water is allowed to behave like water. Pigment is allowed... Read more...
In Conversation w/ Crrrtur
In Conversation w/ Crrrtur
Itumeleng, also known as ‘Crrrtur’, is an image-maker whose work is rooted in Dayveton, where he lives and creates. His photographs carry a sense of stillness — not because nothing... Read more...
In Conversation with NU-BAM
In Conversation with NU-BAM
In this conversation, we sat down to talk about NU-BAM’s rhythm, process, and the unexpected ways stillness and movement shape his work. Read more...
In Conversation w/ Sizwe Nyanga
In Conversation w/ Sizwe Nyanga
Sizwe Nyanga, who goes by the pseudonym Madzeni — is a voice that resists categorization. His work spans music, photography, writing, and performance, but to simply call him a “multidisciplinary... Read more...
In Conversation w/ Pastor Mason a.k.a Marko Morachin
In Conversation w/ Pastor Mason a.k.a Marko Morachin
From the moment I woke up, I knew that there was something special about Sunday, the 7th of September 2025. As per my religion, I woke up and walked slowly... Read more...
Reflecting on Stillness w/ TILLA
Reflecting on Stillness w/ TILLA
Tilla’s story is one of courage, resilience, and deep self-awareness. From his beginnings in Gqeberha to his current life in Johannesburg, he has consistently embraced both stillness and movement as... Read more...
In Conversation with JOHNJOHANNESBURG
In Conversation with JOHNJOHANNESBURG
For JohnJohannesburg, tagging became both a form of breathing and a form of rebellion. His mark in the city is not about visibility, but about existence itself. Through his pseudonym,... Read more...
Studio Shokunin - Drop:Two Lookbook
Studio Shokunin - Drop:Two Lookbook
This capsule is a meditation on craftsmanship — on the devotion, patience, and discipline that shape both the maker and the made. Drop:Two honours the journey of becoming — the... Read more...
Studio Shokunin - Drop:One Lookbook
Studio Shokunin - Drop:One Lookbook
Introducing Studio Shokunin, our debut workwear capsule — a first exploration of craftsmanship, purpose, and the delicate balance between movement and stillness. Read more...
The Materials of Studio Shokunin
The Materials of Studio Shokunin
We choose materials with intention—80% natural, locally sourced deadstock fabrics. From heavyweight denim and breathable linen to tactile cotton slabs and high-performance nylons, each material is chosen for its durability,... Read more...