South African artist Remofiloe Nomandla Mayisela's photographic series, Lipservice, critiques traditional roles of women through playful self-portraits. The series stars Mrs Martha May, a contemporary makoti, or wife, who is depicted in various scenarios that highlight the societal expectations placed on women. In one image, Mrs May stands before a wall of long-life milk, face painted in the patches of a dairy cow, with a crate balanced on her head and rubber gloves and a frilled apron. This image, titled Milkmaid, is a commentary on the idea that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, with the kitchen serving as a stage where women are expected to perform. The cartons of milk, stacked in repetition, symbolize how women are consumed and seen as replaceable. Mayisela's work challenges the notion that women are defined by their domestic roles and highlights the need for women to break free from these expectations. Through her art, Mayisela aims to empower women and encourage them to redefine their own identities and roles in society. By using humor and irony, Mayisela's work sparks conversation and challenges the status quo, making it a powerful tool for social commentary.