Art Portfolio · Botswana 2026

Cement
& Concrete

Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Handcrafted cement art & contemporary sculpture

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Shielded Heart — concrete sculpture
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Artist Statement

The Ordinary,
Recast.

This portfolio demonstrates a commitment to turning the “ordinary” into the “extraordinary,” showcasing sculptural wall plaques, vibrant vessels, and figurative studies that celebrate the unique “living” texture of concrete.

Through sculpting, moulding, layering, sanding, and painting, the practice transforms an everyday construction material into distinctive objects of skill and contemporary expression.

Texture Form Feeling
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About the Artist

Lone Yane in the studio

Lone Yane

Oneldium Concrete Art

I am a Botswana-based self-taught artist specialising in handcrafted cement and concrete sculptures. My creative journey is rooted in experimenting with form, texture, colour, and geometric design to transform ordinary construction materials into distinctive contemporary art.

Why Concrete?

I chose concrete for its strength, durability, and ability to create artworks that can last for over 100 years with minimal maintenance.

Botswana Handcrafted Lasting
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Practice Focus

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Abstract & Figurative

Exploring the human form through industrial mediums.

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Textured Cement Surfaces

Using tool marks and curing variations as aesthetic elements.

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Geometric Wall Art

Relief compositions inspired by Botswana’s visual language.

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Functional Sculptural Objects

Merging high-art aesthetics with practical utility.

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Sustainable Craftsmanship

Developing locally made products that support the domestic creative economy.

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Form & Feeling

This collection navigates the tension between raw human expression and precise geometric abstraction. Each work asks for a different physical environment to fully release its emotional resonance.

Shielded Heart
Shielded Heart Concrete · Pigment
Primal Mark
Primal Mark Relief · Handprint
Infinite Ribbon
Infinite Ribbon Sculptural form
National Jewel
National Jewel Geometric totem
Mystic Totem
Mystic Totem Wall relief
Weight of Duty
Weight of Duty Figurative study
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Quality & Future Vision

Quality Checkpoints

  • Structure: stable support and reinforcement
  • Surface: properly cured, smooth or intentionally rugged
  • Finish: even paint application and protective sealers
  • Display: safe hanging or standing mechanisms

Future Studio Vision

  • Custom commissions for interiors
  • Curated limited-edition collections
  • Educational workshops and practical material innovation

To establish a recognisable Botswana-based creative studio producing handcrafted cement artworks, customised commissions, small collections, and practical workshops.

Local materials. Lasting legacies.
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Contact

Lone Yane

Oneldium Concrete Art

Location Gaborone, Botswana
Social Lone Yane

The artworks in this portfolio represent my creative practice and development. The concepts and production details reflect the work I have personally created.