Most of you will know that in SA we have what we call settlements. These are 'illegal' dwellings that spring up around rivers/streams closer to the towns and cities. They are informal and mostly consist of whatever they can find in the way of builders rubble /boards/wood/2nd hand windows and doors etc.
Using shapes and forms I have created this piece with applique,paints and stitching.
Wonderful house! I remember looking at all the settlements along the road from the airport into Cape Town. You've depicted it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope not!
ReplyDeleteYou've captured the many textures in this striking piece really well. It definitely gives the air of something made from almost nothing.
Well done Phil - constructing from deconstructed materials. So familiar to all of us here in our country. Once again you have produced a piece that represents the challenge so well.
ReplyDeleteI had the same thought as Patricia - constructing from deconstructed materials. Great. Hundertwasser would approve as he railed against the uniformity of our usual structures!
ReplyDeleteOh so very clever. We have all seen images of those shanty towns and how they are constructed out of deconstructed other buildings. Love the mix of building materials. Super piece. Hilary
ReplyDeletePS I have an extra comment: where are the remnants of plastic bags caught in the fence?! H
We call them rose gardens!
DeleteI am beginning to recognise your style, Phil. Immaculate attention to detail! Lovely textures (my kind of thing) and great colours.
ReplyDeleteLovely piece Phil. It's such a classic settlement look but cheerful with the way you've selected colours. And in keeping with your African theme.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully (de-) constructed! I love the colours - they make it look like a homely little house. When do you move in?
ReplyDeleteA very lovely house! Very realistic and made me wonder if it was a quilt?! Awesome!
ReplyDelete