(Work by Izolda van der Merwe)
I See In Colour is an exhibition by
Izolda van der Merwe which opens at artSPACE durban on February 22.
Van der Merwe is
inspired by everyday objects, situations and people. Growing up in rural South
Africa, she was mesmerised by the beauty of the ordinary and still is today.
The things we take for granted, a view as you drive, a person walking down the
street. There is a sincerity in her day to day life that is portrayed in her
paintings, a whimsical movement which is captured through colour and pattern.
Working in mixed
media, van der Merwe’s art has been pushing the limits of different application
processes. This has opened up a world of possibilities in executing
technique/creating art, pushing those boundaries in growing her style of art.
I See In Colour looks at her world and the influence nature
has on her life. Being an avid gardener and collector of aloes and succulents,
the geometric patterns and symmetry of the plant structures has fascinated her.
There is a sense of order in their construction, which resonates with finding
order in everyday life.
Great influences in
her work are Hung Liu (a Chinese-born American contemporary artist) and Michael
Carson (American painter). Their use of pattern and movement has added to the
freedom of expanding her technique and breathing life into the canvas. Being
aware of a “traditional” landscape or portrait style of painting has allowed
her to transform that visualisation/surrealism of her mind into a visible
reality for the viewer to partake in.
Born in 1976, she
was drawn to creativity from an early childhood. Growing up with an artistic
father, it was difficult to ignore the beauty and beings that surrounded her.
She lives in Kokstad.
I See In Colour by Izolda van der
Merwe opens
on February 22 when the artist will be in attendance and runs until
March 2 at artSPACE durban. artSPACE durban
is situated at 3 Millar Road
(off Umgeni Road)
close to the Waste Centre. More information on 031 312 0793 or visit www.artspacedurban.co.za
or www.artspacedurban.blogspot.com
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