This triptych is a homage to certain homeless people that lived in my neighbourhood in the centre of Cape Town. They live a life without privacy but still are overlooked or ignored and thus become just another part of the city’s architectural fabric. Installed above eye level, they loom down onto the viewer like weathered …
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Why are your Hands White?
This sculpture is of my daughter and her Kindergarten friend Prudence. There is a sweet innocence in the question, but it is the start of a conversation that will develop as these two friends grow. South Africa’s history is marred by racial and cultural rifts and in order to bridge these divides individuals must face …
Himba Girl
30cm high, bronze
Karakul
The Karakul Board of Namibia commissioned this 2 meter bronze Shepherd with Ram and lamb to celebrate the centenary of Karakul industry in Namibia. Unveiled September 2007 in Keetmanshoop/Namibia.
Props for various feature films
A collection of some random fun props and creatures that I worked on during my first couple of years at the beginning of my work career.
10 000 BC Feature film
I worked in the Props department where we mostly fabricated weapons for the various tribes that are depicted in this fantasy film directed by Rohland Emmerich in 2006. In Namibia while they were shooting the desert leg of the story I was also on-set repair standby. Long hours but great fun.
Gorilla Mask
Custom-made gorilla mask for a sexy/grotesque performance piece by Valentina Leo for Madame Zingara. 2005
First theatre props and masks
A collection of masks and props that I helped manufacture while I was still at college. 2005
Mummy
For Discovery Channel commercial in 2007. It’s at 30sec in-don’t blink! Lifesize- urethane cast, paint and ageing finishes, hair. Watch commercial by clicking link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at_f98qOGY0Don’t Blink or you’ll miss it!:-)
Leeu Dassenberg Collectibles
I sculpted the below fauna for the Leeu Dassenberg Collection exhibited at the Leeu Estate in Franschoek. The collection inlcudes limited edition collectable artwork created by various artists of flora and fauna that can be found in the Franschoek area. Bronze, 2018