On my visit last August, I popped in to the local artist Marguerite Beneke . She had shown us around her studio on previous visits & I am in awe of how well she captures the essence of the Karoo through her glass work.
She describes herself as a 'kiln fused glass artist'. Much of the work is fired more than once, each hand painted on the initial glass which is then fired again with the glass beads / bits & placed in a mould to give the various shapes she uses for her bowls & dishes.
These are some of her Karoo inspired work which she sells at galleries all over South Africa.
I am partial to proteas - I just wish I had space in my case for this one ...
Windmills dot the vast Karoo landscapes & are much loved ...
There are so many beautiful buck in the Karoo & South Africa - they are special creatures ...
So very beautiful ...
I bought this one as a gift for a wondering star & her hubby - a gift from the Karoo where her grandfather lives, their decor is inclined to grey colours so it fits in well ...
I always look in on the new work on Marguerite's instagram & am always amazed at her beautiful items. Do you have a favourites artist that you like to follow?
Dee ~💕~
I love the windmills. My oldest son gave us a replica windmill for our garden...it's soothing to hear it running and since I love wind it is special to me!
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I read a blog written by a lady in the Karoo region. It's fun and I think of you two each time I read.
Also, we have a tennis player on the local college tennis team, who was born in Uppington, SA. She is a very nice lady that I LOVE to hear speak!!
Blessings to you,
J
Hi Jaybird, for some reason your comment slipped through. I love her work, & I too love windmills - they are so relaxing to watch. I am so pleased you find our accent interesting. Blessings back to you .... x
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