ART - AFROCENTICA

MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE & PAINTING. Afrocentrica has evolved from a childhood freedom of exploration and fascination with the "dark continent". It is an expression of a spectrum of elements, ranging from old Africa, nature, tribal face painting and political conflicts. As such, Afrocentrica itself is compartmentalised into different forms of expression and mixed media. I take my cues from stylised forms of African art. My use of white has become an important compositional ingredient in balance and breathing space The intent is to focus single-mindedly on the subject by contrasting rich tonal earth colours with the white textured surface thus creating a contemporary feel. The textured surface generates ambience and moodiness through the play of light over the surface - a dimensional form within itself. To me Africa represents a fusion of contrasts and Afrocentrica portrays this diversity.

“Great resonance of another people.”

Presenting an exclusive collection of African-inspired, hand-carved, playful, mythological wood nymphs. Tallest 120cm height. Three 85cm height and 15cm width.

Medium: Up-cycled palette boards. Woodstain, matt varnish, shells, twine, nails, glass, bone, ceramic and white PVA paint. Ready to hang.

Presenting an exclusive collection of African-inspired, hand-carved, playful,
mythological wood nymphs, sea creatures & reptiles. Tallest figure 140cm height. Sharks 60cm length. (ALL SOLD). Snakes 2m length available.

Medium: Up-cycled palette boards. Woodstain, matt varnish, shells, twine, nails with blue and white PVA paint. Ready to hang.

Three Afrocentric Signs (Porcupine, Zebra, Guinea Fowl) Medium: acrylic textured paste, sand, metal, wire, wood, nails 162cm x 38cm

African Renaissance - medium: metal, bones, bandages, wire, nails 90cm x 35cm (SOLD)

SARFU Sosatie - medium: rugby balls, rugby boots, wood 138cm x 30cm x 30cm

Afrocentric Signs - Medium: acrylic textured paste, sand, metal, wire, wood, nails 155cm x 45cm x 9cm

The Initiate, herd boy, *Typeface, *The Girl from Kenya - medium: charcoal, wood stain, metal, nails, oil paint (SOLD)

60cm x 45cm (*permanent collection at University of Cape Town).

Heart of Darkness - medium: charcoal, oils, wood stain, rusted sheet metal 123cm x 53cm

Bergie Chat - medium: charcoal, oils, wood stain, rusted sheet metal 121cm x 67cm

N2 that Way, Namibia 1km, Walvis that Way - medium: charcoal, oils, wood stain, rusted sheet metal 62cm x 50cm (SOLD)

Maia - medium: charcoal, oils, wood stain, rusted sheet metal 130cm x 88cm

Womb - medium: ceramic, oils, rusted sheet metal 35cm x 41cm (SOLD)

Uma - 93cm x 112cm Medium: charcoal, oils, wood stain, rusted sheet metal (SOLD)

Outcast - 121cm x 67cm Medium: charcoal, oils, wood stain, rusted sheet metal

Aloe Africa - Medium: metal, wood stain, oils, nails 60cm x 124cm x 9cm Signs

Medium: metal, wire, wood, nails 170cm x 45cm x 9cm (SOLD)

Iron Awe series - mixed medium: charcoal, oils, wood stain, rusted tins, Victorian ceiling boards

Olifants River, Citrusdal - medium: acrylic textured paste, sand, oil on canvas 150cm x 100cm (SOLD)

Koppie, Freestate Farm (SOLD), Bouldering at Beaverlac - medium: acrylic textured paste, sand, oil on canvas 70cm x 70cm

↑Back to Top