ZA Contemporary Visual Artist

There is a very tactile nature of the creative process in practising as a sculptor. For me, the direct manipulation of materials enables the artwork’s intent to develop to higher ends. Artists build a strong connection and understanding of their materials. There is a beautiful, wise old saying which states ‘concept dictates media’, which I always consider. Sculpture within my practice enables art to step into our physical space, create immersive experiences and instil an emotive response within the purpose of my practice. 

I find the creative process of developing thematic work directly by hand in the initial phase liberating, messy, scientific and unfolding. At times, it’s impulsive, and a feeling flows over that one can’t work fast enough to capture the vivid depictions you wish to obtain. Other moments, time spent on the same work can be still and contemplative. The initial intent is often challenged in the creative process. The rawness and instant brain to hand connection draw me to create interdisciplinary work, primarily on canvas with inks, acrylics, oils and charcoal.

Mark-making processes are culminations of both spontaneous and controlled techniques. I create artwork by hand, and evolve originals into digital montage work. The cross-over speaks to my conceptual frameworks and follows more sustainable methods in reducing the artists’ carbon footprint. Digitalization further facilitates the creative process and enables steadfast archival properties in small closed edition print runs.