Vivienne Lawrence Original Handpainted Fabric Painting (Three Gemsbok)

Vivienne Lawrence layers African wildlife with cultural symbolism to create a striking silkscreen and mixed-media composition. Three gemsbok stand in formation, set against a zebra-stripe horizon beneath stylised palms rendered in ochres, cream, and deep black. The contrast of rhythm and stillness captures a timeless African atmosphere.

The left and right borders feature bold textile-inspired motifs, referencing traditional West African designs. The right-hand edge is adorned with tactile embellishments: vertical lines of brass fertility charms, hand- carved bone buttons, white bone and red glass beads, and patterned beads repurposed from deconstructed African jewellery. These objects bring a sense of continuity between form and material, echoing the woven and carved traditions of the continent.

Printed animal figures and stylised symbols in the lower band ground the composition in cultural memory. Three Gemsbok is a richly textured tribute to African life, movement, and design.

Dimensions: 133cm x 160cm

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).