Wingbeats is my meditation on rhythm, presence, and interconnection in the Klein Karoo.Composed of four small canvases painted in alcohol inks that together form a unified whole,the work centres on the quiet power of four small winged creatures whose tiny lives pulse through this arid landscape and merge into the greater frequency .
A bee, a double-collared Southern sunbird, a Kammanassie Giant Copper butterfly, and a fruitbat—each chosen for their ecological role and the unique sonic trace of their wings. The buzz, the hum, the flutter, the whisper—subtle rhythms creating an invisible song threading through the Klein Karoo countryside, pollinating, nourishing, and sustaining life in unseen but vital ways.
At the heart of the composition stands an aloe, my Leitmotif, an emblem of healing,
resilience, and rooted beauty in our wild terrain. The aloe gathers the winged beings around it, as a central pulse point—around which they gravitate, in their endless cycle of flight, vibration, demise and renewal.
I would like to invite the viewer to slow down, listen inwardly, tune in and reconnect with
ancient frequencies often drowned out by modern noise. Can you feel the vibrations? You are also an integral part of this.