Candace Sutton

Candace Sutton is a self-taught, multidisciplinary artist born and raised in South Africa, where the landscape, climate, and natural rhythms continue to shape her work. At the core of her practice is a fascination with pattern, texture, and colour as they appear in nature, explored both visually and emotionally. Making art is a way for her to slow down, reflect, and connect.
Macramé introduces a strong element of mindfulness into her practice. The rhythmic repetition of knotting fosters calm and presence, while variations in cord and structure create rich textures and patterns. It is a tactile medium, inviting engagement through touch as much as sight.
Gel plate printing opens a space for experimentation and play. Drawn to its layering, mark-making, and unpredictability, she creates richly patterned papers using colour, texture, and found objects. These are cut and collaged into dynamic animal illustrations and abstract works that balance bold, unconventional colour palettes with organic forms.
More recently, fluid art has influenced her work. The movement of paint across the canvas—uncontrolled, organic, and alive—reflects life’s own ebb and flow. Each piece becomes a meditation on letting go, trusting the process, and embracing t...

Self-taught.