
Vivienne Lawrence Original Handpainted Fabric Painting (Gemsbok On Desert Sands)
This bold composition centres around an original abstract painting by the Spanish artist Guanse. Vivienne Lawrence reinterprets and expands the work, introducing her own hand-painted elements to create a vibrant new narrative.
The dynamic figures of gemsbok, adapted from Vivienne's photography in Namibia, move across the landscape, adding energy and life to the
structured forms.
Additional adornments to the top left and right sections include round yellow African amber beads and brass charms, repurposed from a deconstructed African necklace, blending material culture with modern expression.
Gemsbok on Desert Sands is a dialogue between artists across continents, uniting European abstraction with African wildlife and symbolism in a striking, contemporary work.
Dimensions: 90cm x 127cm
About The Artist:
Vivienne is a Lowveld born and bred artist. Daughter of eminent sculptor and artist, Bobby Lawrence, Vivienne grew up in a rich artistic environment.
At 18, she went to Italy for a year to study ceramic arts.
Throughout her career she has worked in ceramics, wildlife photography and fabric -based artworks. Several successful exhibitions held in the Lowveld and Johannesburg sold out.
In 2018, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent treatment which left her with paralysis in her dominant right arm.
On recovery from treatment, she rallied and taught herself to paint with her left hand. She now produces magnificent artworks that are fit to grace lodges, boardrooms and the homes of art lovers and collectors.
Vivienne has branched out into a sample range of decor items as presented in this brochure. More designs, colours and products are under design and development and will be introduced as they emerge.
She uses a mix of silk screening and hand painting, then once done, the item is ironed to heat-set the paint, making it permanent and washable (if one would ever want to wash such an item).
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