Robyn Gordon – South African Artist & Sculptor
Robyn Gordon, South Africa (not to be confused with other talented Artist Robyn Gordon in Australia) Is an Artist who lives in Natal, South Africa. I first came across Robyn from her fascinating blog, and found her work from there which captured me immediately. Her work is like nothing else I’ve seen before…spiritual, tribal and ancient, yet with a modern and contemporary style and message at the same time – and just so beautiful to look at.
Tree of Knowledge
Robyn explains her work better than I can in the Artists statement on her website.
As a child on the farm I loved the outdoors. I loved to touch and feel nature in my hands. The smoothness of acorns and pebbles, the roughness of pine bark, the hollowness of birds nests …. anything tactile under my fingertips. At a young age I commandeered my mom’s unused carving chisels and I found that I could create many tactile qualities in the wood by chipping, gouging, whittling and sanding. This was a thrilling discovery! Now I carve wooden totems and panels, incorporating wire, beads and found objects. Through my work I tell the story of my life in South Africa. The niche carvings hold objects that are of the land, symbols of Africa and symbols of my British ancestry. The totems “speak” of legends that have been passed down from one generation to the next. They are meditative pieces which bring me a great sense of peace. It is an added joy when other people feel this quality in my work
Through her life in South Africa, she has truly been able to assimilate African art into her soul and represent its spirit and essence in her own way.
Work in Progress - In the Studio
Group of completed Totems
My Heart Upon My Sleeve
Robyn also runs one of the best and most prolific blogs I’ve come across on TUMBLR, which features some of the most interesting contemporary art from around the world that I’ve seen on the WWW.
Robyn’s website is HERE and Her Flickr gallery HERE Make sure you check out the work of this talented Artist.
All Images copyright Robyn Gordon
Prayers for our Daughters
