Reflecting
In my heart was something that I needed to speak about. Discovering my sense of self in the new South Africa is a process that makes one feel vulnerable. With art I can articulate that which one cannot speak of. I metaphorically channelled this journey through the Afrikaner cattle and animal bones. By sterilising, dissecting, and selecting that which is useful, I work through my deepest thoughts and creative inventions. I revisit the past, attempting to preserve my cultural roots and fiercely embracing that which is dear to me. Bone represents strength, family lineage and the value of cultural heritage: all significant to the Afrikaner people. Transforming pure, white, sterilised bone into a different shape and colour speaks of transition As I worked with the bones it caught me by surprise when I realised how wonderful we were created by God from the moment of conception. The spiritual meaning of bone found in the book of Ezekiel reminds us of a message of restoration and hope. Through my art I can express my concerns and joys to stimulate dynamic interaction with an audience.