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Painting, Oil on Canvas
Size: 39.4 W x 68.9 H x 1 D in
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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Sweep Oog van Verdwynings wêreld. This work was inspired by an encounter with a Lesotho man named Kgosi during my travels through Clarens, South Africa. Kgosi, a man of wisdom and grace, left an indelible mark on me through his stories and the glimpse he offered into his world. The almost life-sized painting portrays a man living in between times, his world as he knows it slowly disappearing. This artwork captures a poignant moment of cultural transition, where the boundaries of tradition and modernity intersect, evoking emotions of nostalgia and change. To convey the gradual erosion of his world, I employed a striking visual contrast. The central image of Kgosi is painted, while the raw canvas on the fringes represents the vanishing aspects of his life and culture. This juxtaposition emphasizes the fragility and impermanence of the world he inhabits. In keeping with the reverence I hold for Kgosi's story, I took great care in crafting the frame for this artwork by hand. This personal touch reflects my deep connection to the subject matter and underscores the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
Original Created:
2023
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DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
Painting:
Oil on Canvas
Original:
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:
39.4 W x 68.9 H x 1 D in
Frame:
Not Framed
Ready to Hang:
Yes
Packaging:
Ships in a Crate
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
Delivery Time:
Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Handling:
Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:
South Africa.
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Albert Du Plessis
South Africa
I'm Albert Du Plessis (b. 1993), and my oil painting journey began in 2019. While it's only been a short time, I've been fortunate to witness my work finding a place in private collections aboard and "Son Kokon" being exhibited at the esteemed Rupert Museum in Stellenbosch as part of the Rust-en-Vrede Gallery - PORTRAIT AWARD 2021's top 100 finalists. Initially, I ventured into sound engineering, working on international productions, Kumba 2013 animation film and Katalekte by renowned South African Poët Breyten Breytenbach. However, my true passion for art soon emerged. My academic journey led to a Bachelor's degree in Arts (Film) in 2014-2017. I'm largely self-taught but my mentor, Cesar Santos, an acclaimed artist from Florence, Italy, whom I discovered on Youtube in 2018, taught me the foundations of the classical painting process. I draw inspiration from both classical masters and modern Artist circles. Additionally, I had the privilege of assisting South African sculptor Angus Taylor and his team at Dionysus Sculpture Works in 2019, an invaluable experience that enriched my artistic perspective. I strive to convey messages through feeling in my art, exploring the interplay between the visible and the invisible, the subjective and the objective. My work is a reflection of my deep appreciation for our diverse planet and the natural world, as I contemplate the complexities of existence in our modern, technology-driven era. "If all once was One, We are Now but notes, sung as part of Creation's song Here we Live to belong." Brief artistic history 2012 - Matriculated Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool 2013 - Audio engineering internship under Gerhard Roux- Stellenbosch University 2014-2017 - Graduated Open Window Institute - Bachelor's degree in Arts (Film) South Africa 2018 - Made my first oil painting 2019 - Assistant at Dionysus Sculpture works 2021 - Top 100 finalists in the Rust-en-Vrede Gallery - PORTRAIT AWARD 2021. Stellenbosch 2022 - Completed two biggest paintings yet "Wilskrag" and "Sweep oog" 2023 - Work to be shipped aboard - Belgium
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