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.

African Renaissance - medium: 90cm x 35c metal, bones, bandages, wire, nails 90cm x35cm

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

Afrocentric Signs - Medium: acrylic textured paste, sand, metal, wire, wood, nails 180cm x 45cm x 9cm

The Initiate, herdboy, *Typeface, *The Girl from Kenya - medium: charcoal, wood stain, metal, nails, oil paint

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

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

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

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

Uma - 93cm x 112cm medium: charcoal, oils, wood stain, rusted sheet metal Outcast - 121cm x 67cm

Aloe Africa - medium: metal, wood stain, oils, nails 60cm x 124cm x 9cm Signs - Medium: metal, wire, wood, nails 170cm x 45cm x 9cm

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

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

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