Published 01 November 2017 in Publications
Art Times
How would you describe your style and the genre you work in?
Contemporary realism maintaining a figurative approach.
Does your themes portray your love for this country and does this love inspire you?
The South African landscape is vast and multi dimensional, like the people of our county. The aloes and proteas represent the South African landscape. They are strong and hardy flora, and representational for us as people and how we can endure more than we think and stil be strong. Emotional and subjective work represents my feelings of optimism for the beautiful country we live in.
l am a young' South African artist, I live in a country with so many possibilities . I see myself working and staying in this country. I love embracing the South African vibe.
You are moving away from your botanical themes. Figures form part of your recent work, Explain.
l am more than the flowers l am known for. I am more then what you can see. As an artist and a person I express myself through my art. Visually not verbally. And I needed to affirm myself as a multi facetted artist and person. A mentor nudged me into a new direction. I did hesitate, it was a bold step, but as an artist I feel it has set me free, and l am now more open to do what I want and love, rather than what is expected.
