Strijdom van der Merwe is a South African land artist who uses materials he finds on site to create his artworks. His materials include sand, water, wood, rocks and stone. By shaping these elements into geometric forms he juxtaposes the contrast between artwork and environment, growth and destruction. He is also a sculptor and contemporary artist whose art, sculptures, limited edition prints, and art installations form part of art collections, art routes, sculpture parks and residences internationally. His work makes a statement about our relationship with the land and is informed by an open dialogue with sites and spaces.
Award-winning South African land artist, Strijdom van der Merwe will talk about the history and development of land art with samples of international artists’ work and how his own work has developed over the years. It will cover the various forms and disciplines within the land art movement, the creative process of creating a work, documenting it, and eventually walking away and leaving it behind. He will provide insight into the ephemeral thought process and explain how this movement contributes visually to the fight against global warming.
Do not miss the matinee shows of Sculpting This Earth in the Belanti at the Karoo Art Hotel, showing Strijdom making land art in remote southern African locations.
