Doing my hair

A figure in purple drapery sits before a mirror, attending to their hair with both hands raised. The composition centres on this intimate moment of self-regard, rendered with loose, gestural brushwork that animates the fabric and form. The warm ochre ground contrasts with passages of deep purple and violet, creating a sense of immediacy and intimacy. Van Wyk’s oil-on-board technique emphasises spontaneity and colour over precise detail.