""Naripon"" Collage

Sculptor,graphic, mixed media artist and art educator whose contribution to the Namibian art scene spans an active and productive 30 years. She has produced the magic world of images to countless children and adults, presented numerous workshops to the communities of the densely populated north east of Namibia. The content of her work is essentially idiosyncratic and shows an affinity for the African continent, she portrays the land, its animals and people, using symbolism to create a metaphor, often with an underlying current of humor. She is guided largely by her environment and the materials in use. She is currently fusing cultures, by spending time in the mountains, jungles and ancient cultures of South East Asia. Her art still speaks the same language, except for the intensity of the colours on her palette which has been influenced by her new surroundings. Studied art at Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town. Designed costumes for "Yerma", National Theatre Production, as well as for the international award wining choir "Cantare Audire" and musical "Spirits of the Kuiseb", performed in the sea of dunes of the Namib dessert. Director of "Goethe Street Gallery" and art school. Co-vice president of Namibian Art Association. Chair "African Art and Craft Symposium". Lecture at "School of the Arts", University of Namibia. First president of "Art and Craft Guild of Namibia". Art educator: St Georges Art School, Windhoek International School, BIG Issue, John Muafangejo Art Center, HB Art Studio. Presented re-cycling, ceramic and wood carving workshops in the rural areas of Namibia. Developed and presented TALA program for co-operate human resource retreats. Assistant presenter "Art therapy", ICTP. Participated in "Tulipamwe International Artists" workshop. Represented Namibia at "XV! General Assembly" of the IAA in Beijing. Presented workshops at "Creative Arts Institute" AISA [Namibia] and at "Early Childhood Education" AISA conference, Dar es Salaam. Prize winner in "UNESCO Juwellery Design", represented Namibia at EXPO 98,Lisbon. Group exhibitions: Namibia, RSA, USA, China, United Arabs, France, Norway, Macedonia, Majorca, Netherlands, Slovenia, Thailand. Solo Exhibitions: Namibia, RSA Public Collections: Germany, RSA, Namibia.