Met Gala magic: KZN artist uses sand in stunning tribute to Tyla
Updated | By Stacey & J Sbu
Young KZN artist Ricollin had our jaws on the floor with this stunning tribute to Tyla.

Forget paintbrushes and palettes! This South African artist, Ricollin, is taking the internet by storm with his mind-blowing portraits. But his secret weapon isn't your typical art supplies – it's lipstick!
Yep, you read that right. Ricollin has been turning heads by creating hyper-realistic portraits of South Africa's biggest stars, all with lipstick.
Recently, he set the web ablaze with his latest masterpiece: a portrait of the iconic Tyla at the Met Gala.
Here's the twist: to match Tyla's stunning, one-of-a-kind sand dress, Ricollin incorporated sand!
This isn't just a cool gimmick. This portrait shows Ricollin's incredible talent and creativity. He's taken everyday objects and transformed them into breathtaking art.
Take a look at the pictures below:
Here’s a video he shared:
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