Vivienne Lawrence Original Handpainted Fabric Painting (Golden Eland With Aloe)

Golden Eland and Aloes is a mixed-media silkscreen painting by Vivienne Lawrence, inspired by her travels and deep connection to African heritage. At its centre, eland drawn from Vivienne's Kenyan photography stand above hand-painted baboons. The top band features silhouetted acacia trees, also sourced from her own photography from Kenya, under a glowing sky.

The lower border includes black birds inspired by Senufo cloths, with Hausa stucco designs between them. Tiny artefacts - Central African earrings, cow bone buttons, red beads, and a brass charm- enrich the work with texture and symbolism.
On the left, Ghanaian "moon and star" symbols and warthogs drawn by her father, Bobby Lawrence, are framed by Adinkra motifs. Buffalo. on the right echo the profile of a Zambian Rotse headrest, completing a layered tribute to Africa's landscapes, traditions, and personal legacy.

Golden Eland and Aloes is both a visual and tactile journey across Africa, honouring heritage, personal memories, and the artistic traditions of the continent.

Dimensions: 141cm x 112cm

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).