Artist, Designer, Researcher
I am a creative personality originally from South Africa, residing in Belgium since 2021. With a background in Fine Arts and a specialisation in sculpture and kiln-formed glass, my practice revolves around material-based experimentation. I am deeply invested in research, writing, and the development of conceptual frameworks. Internationally, I hold two master's degrees in Fine Arts with distinction, having pursued studies in South Africa, the Netherlands, and Belgium, which have significantly enriched my artistic perspective. During my bachelor's and master's degrees, I gained teaching experience as a technical assistant and part-time lecturer in the Glass department at Tshwane University of Technology. In 2024, I was engaged as a substitute lecturer at PXL-MAD, offering student support within the glass studio.
Material & Landscape
The tension between material needs for artistic creation and environmental sustainability raises significant ethical questions. Should artists refrain from using certain materials to prevent environmental damage? How does the responsibility for sustainable practices distribute between individual artists, and the industries that support them?
The exploration of kiln-formed glass within these contexts highlights the complex interplay between human creativity, material consumption, and environmental responsibility. This tension is emblematic of broader challenges faced by humanity in the Anthropocene, where every act of creation is also an act of consumption with potential ecological repercussions. Artists, as both creators and consumers, find themselves at the heart of this paradox, playing a crucial role in shaping the dialogue around sustainability and the ethical use of natural resources. The exploration of kiln-formed glass within the context of sustainability and material extraction opens a broader philosophical debate about the paradoxes and tensions humans face in their interactions with the environment, particularly within the current geological era.
