Watch how Julius Malema is created out of only salt

The artist sometimes called 'Babes weSalt' takes politics and celebrities with more than just a pinch of salt.


Seasoned “salt artist” Percy Maimela has shared the evolution of a salt artwork with Citizen photographer Jacques Nelles.

Watch how the face of EFF leader Julius Malema takes shape almost magically under his skilled hands.

The artist is displaying his work today at the Market@theSheds in Pretoria.

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela is seen shaping a portrait of Julius Malema. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela poses for a picture alongside his portrait of Julius Malema made using only salt. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela poses for a picture alongside his portrait of Julius Malema made using only salt. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela poses for a picture alongside his portrait of Julius Malema made using only salt. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela poses for a picture alongside his portrait of Julius Malema made using only salt. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela's portrait of Julius Malema made using only salt. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Percy Maimela’s portrait of Julius Malema made using only salt. Picture: Jacques Nelles

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