With these textile works, multi-disciplinary artist Lizel Strydom explores femininity, movement, freedom and nostalgia. As she weaves intricate and complex tapestries that are imagined into labyrinthine compositions, her practice weaves itself into other pathways of her experience, where her surroundings become installation and her expression of self becomes performative.
a sculpted writing of gold
fragmented in light
unveiling a paradise
encircled with golden reins
fragrant blossom whispers
clusters of exquisite fruit
an extravagant love
for the shining one
a golden poem
This unveiling thread unfolds my personal experience with breast cancer. A tremendous gift that revealed within me a journey of self discovery moving towards the light. Folding myself into the grace of my art practice.
My canvas a fleshy surface breathing deeper with every needle pierce. Anchored in nostalgia.
A linear quest opening up fruitful chambers.
Each work a process of unveiling. Movement. A slow dance. Towards freedom.
Reimagining the future. Radiant.
Summiting my sublime sanctuary.
A ceremony saturated in colour.
- LS -