SELECTED PRESS AND FEATURES
Highlights from media coverage, brand collaborations, and public features that reflect Delmaine Donson’s impact as a visual artist.
Adidas / Footgear – #SolesNeverSleep Campaign
Delmaine Donson was featured in Footgear’s #SolesNeverSleep campaign—an initiative that celebrated South African creatives who continue to push boundaries in their respective fields. As “The Illustrator,” Delmaine was recognized for her unique contribution to contemporary African art and digital illustration, alongside other dynamic voices in music and street culture. The campaign celebrated her vibrant, emotionally resonant work and her role as a visual storyteller within South Africa’s creative scene.
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Netflix South Africa – Strong Black Lead Initiative
Delmaine Donson was selected by Netflix South Africa as one of three artists commissioned for their Strong Black Lead campaign. The initiative celebrated iconic Black lead characters through visual art, and Delmaine’s piece focused on Nola Darling from She’s Gotta Have It. Her illustration captured the character’s fearless independence and unapologetic femininity. Reflecting on the campaign, Delmaine described a Strong Black Lead as “someone who can inspire change.
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The Plug Magazine – “Why I Drew This” Feature
Delmaine’s work was featured in The Plug Magazine as part of an editorial titled “Why I Drew This,” highlighting the artists behind the Netflix Strong Black Lead campaign. In the article, she shared insight into her creative process, her cultural perspective, and the importance of creating art that uplifts and empowers women of colour.
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OkayAfrica – Netflix Strong Black Lead Illustrators Feature
OkayAfrica published a feature titled “Watch Three South African Illustrators Talk About Netflix’s Strong Black Lead Content,” spotlighting Delmaine Donson alongside Karabo Moletsane and Sinomonde Ngwane. The article highlights each illustrator’s response to their favorite Netflix Strong Black Lead title, with Delmaine reflecting on She’s Gotta Have It and her illustration of Nola Darling. Drawing inspiration from the character’s boldness and rule-defying spirit, she defined a Strong Black Lead as “someone who can inspire change and is strong enough to take the first step to creating change. A person that is able to influence the minds of others.”
Published July 9, 2019
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Afternoon Express – TV Interview
Delmaine Donson appeared on SABC 3’s Afternoon Express for an on-air interview with Jeannie D. She spoke about her creative journey, her evolution as a self-taught artist, and how she uses digital art to celebrate the beauty, strength, and complexity of women of colour.