VIEW IN MY ROOM
Canada
Sculpture, Bronze on Bronze
Size: 8.3 W x 13.4 H x 6.7 D in
Ships in a Crate
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This fabulous creature was created in 2011. Her name, "Bokkie", is a play on the endearing term by which some South African males might call their beloved females. It is a term derived from our national animal, the Springbok. She is fantastical and serene, standing proudly, half human half Springbok. A joy to behold. She exists as part of a limited edition of only 10. I was inspired by my native language, Afrikaans. The term “Bok” refers to a deer or antelope, and the suffix “ie” references its diminutive version (“little deer”). As such, the word “Bokkie” has evolved into a term of endearment, such as “sweetie,” which men regularly use for women. By unexpectedly juxtaposing the horns and the female head, I am calling attention to the word’s double meaning. My priority is always for the viewer to recognize the technical merit of the work; however, in this piece, the gender-political meaning is particularly significant. I want the title of the work and the image itself to evoke contemplation about how a culture can dehumanize and infantilize women, despite its gallant intentions to express adoration and affection for them. I like that horns protruding from a woman’s head may initially seem absurd to the viewer, but that, by understanding its cultural meaning, the viewer can see the profound implications of the image. The medium of sculpture enables me to depict the horns and the woman’s head from multiple angles, resulting in a theatrical image from all perspectives. For the head, I utilize a self-portrait to demonstrate, that, like many women, I, too, feel ambivalent about a term that simultaneously elevates and degrades the status of women.
Sculpture:Bronze on Bronze
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:8.3 W x 13.4 H x 6.7 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
Packaging:Ships in a Crate
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Handling:Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Crated works are subject to an $80 care and handling fee. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:Canada.
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I was born in South Africa in 1970. As a child we moved from Pietermaritzburg to Pretoria to Rustenburg to Jeffries Bay to Stellenbosch to Harare, finally settling in Cape Town. I spent my last year of school in Oxford, Ohio as an exchange student and then returned to Stellenbosch, where I completed a BA Degree in Graphic Design. For the next decade I lived in Northern Alberta, followed by a couple of years thawing out on the Island of Saipan. Thereafter I returned to South Africa via Ireland, and a few more years in Canada. I currently spend my time between South Africa and Canada. In South Africa I reside next to the Atlantic Ocean in a suburb nestled between the Twelve Apostles, Table Mountain, Lion’s Head and the Ocean. It is truly one of the most beautiful places on the planet. In Canada I live on the North Western Pacific Coast. more to follow....
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