Three Gemsbok
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Silkscreen
W: 1330mm x H: 1600mm
W: 52" x H: 63"
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unframed
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US$ 1,392
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Three Gemsbok
About "Three Gemsbok"
In Three Gemsbok, Vivienne Lawrence layers African wildlife with cultural symbolism to create a striking silkscreen and mixed-media composition. Three gemsbok stand in quiet formation, set against a zebra-stripe horizon beneath stylised palms rendered in ochres, cream, and deep black. The contrast of rhythm and stillness captures a timeless African atmosphere.
The left and right borders feature bold textile-inspired motifs, referencing traditional West African designs. The right-hand edge is adorned with tactile embellishments: vertical lines of brass fertility charms, hand-carved bone buttons, white bone and red glass beads, and patterned beads repurposed from deconstructed African jewellery. These objects bring a sense of continuity between form and material, echoing the woven and carved traditions of the continent.
Printed animal figures and stylised symbols in the lower band ground the composition in cultural memory. Three Gemsbok is a richly textured tribute to African life, movement, and design.
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About Vivienne
Vivienne, daughter of Bobby, grew up in the Lowveld in a home full of art. After school, she did a secretarial course and then studied ceramics in Italy for a year.
She worked as a ceramic artist for 14 years and had a small studio at the Craft Gallery in Rocky Drift. Her first show at the Winkler Hotel in White River sold out, followed by another at the Nelspruit Library.
In the 1990s, Vivienne began taking photos of wildlife while travelling with her husband John Bassi, a helicopter pilot working in game capture. They travelled across Southern Africa, and she also visited Kenya twice for photography.
Later, Vivienne started painting on fabric in her studio at Casterbridge and held shows in the Lowveld and Johannesburg.
In 2018, Vivienne became ill with a brain tumour and had to stop working. With support from her cousin Heather, she began painting again--using her left hand. The artworks she creates now show her strength and love for art.
Today, Vivienne makes bold silkscreen prints of animals with African patterns. Her work is used in hotels, lodges, offices, and homes.
She also makes prints, pillow covers, table runners, and scarves.
Price Range
US$ 96-1,671
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