I am excited to announce my 3rd online studio exhibition.
3rd time lucky 77 x 22 x 8 cm Cotton thread, batting and rubber 2020With arms wide open 38 x 24 x 9 cm Cotton thread, batting and rubber 2020
Something old, something new. Yes, some of the works you might recognize form previous exhibitions, and some works were destined for Australia, but alas, shipment was an issue…. but they still wanted to be shown. So I am happy to present these 13 (yes, it’s my lucky nr) works as part of
The Haunted Stitch
A dangerous bunch 74 x 74 cm Cotton thread and rubber 2019/2020
I actually wanted to launch this online exhibition yesterday, – between All Hallows eve and today : Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) which is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, and while I’m not of Mexican decent, I do love how Mexicans view it not as a day of sadness but as a day of celebration.
I was not able to launch it yesterday since I was not close to my desktop. Grandma is currently visiting so we took her for a day out. Today we will celebrate the life of our dear Grandfather (her late husband) who passed away earlier this year.
But without further adieu:
Blah blah blah 67 x 55 cm Cotton thread and rubber 2020
There is a little family drama happening here in my studio. I kid you not!
studio view
“Hy is met die helm gebore” predicted that the fan-damnily will turn up at my studio
“Hy is met die helm gebore” 2019 Vintage photograph, cotton thread and rubber 50 x 30 cm RESERVED
Al is dit nog streng gesproke “lockdown”, het die hele spul besluit hulle wil partytjie, want ek verjaar volgende maand.
But before I get carried away, let me introduce you tot the rest of the family:
Meet Scarlett Lakenkoors, (ek wil liewers nie weet waarom sy koorsig is nie 😉
“Scarlett Lakenkoors” 2019 Paper, pastel, ink and collage (framed) 54 x 35 cm SOLD
I would also like you to meet Trophy Wife. She used to be married to Uncle Archie Choked.
“Trophy Wife” and “Archie Choked” 2019 Paper, pastel, ink and collage (framed) 54 x 35 cm (SOLD)
Maar ken jy vir Tant Mossie?
Tant Mossie SOLD
Sy woon gewoonlik in die FAK Sangbundel area,
Tant Mossie is currently going through an identity crisis!
“Identity Crisis” 2019 Cotton thread, polyester fiber filling and rubber
In elke familie is daar gewoonlik n Oogappel…
Die oogappel 2019 Pastel, ink, collage and paper 44.5 x 28.5 cm SOLD
Her brother is the boy who thinks he is a dog
The boy thinks he is a dog 2019 Pastel, ink, collage and paper 41.5 x 29.5 cm
and their father is the one with “meer blaf as byt”:
Meer blaf as byt 2019 Pastel, ink, paper and collage 44.5 x 28.5 cm
Antie Social always have this fake smile on her face
Antie Social 2019 Pastel, ink, collage and paper 41.5 x 29.5 cm
Especially when she comes in contact with the horned lady
She will do no harm (Horned Lady) 2019 Pastel, ink, collage and paper, 44.5 x 28.5 cm
And now let me introduce you to all the couples. First up: The Visionaries
The visionaries 2019 Paper, pastel, ink and collage 41.5 x 29.5 cm SOLD
The Visionaries don’t want to mix with the “lousy couple’ at any party, can you guess why?
Lousy couple 2019 Pastel, ink, paper and collage 44.5 x 29.5 cm
Next up, meet the siamese twins: Twee gesiggies!
Twee gesiggies Fabric, thread, fiber filling, found object and rubber 39 x 20 x 8 cm
Twee gesiggies are or is (?) the offspring of the Lovebirds
Lovebirds 2019 vintage photo, thread and rubber 45 x 31 cm SOLD
So there you have it. You can only imagine why there is drama in this family, and why “I burn better in the dark”!
I burn better in the dark 60 x 45 cm cotton thread, batting and rubber (wood frame) 2017
All these works are available directly from my studio, unless otherwise specified. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.
I will love you and leave you with this beautiful song by Courntey Love from her album Nobody’s daughter, which inspired the work: “I burn better in the dark” Enjoy!
