Woordfees Benefit Auction
Live Virtual Auction, 12 October 2023
Toyota US Woordfees Art Auction
Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 863
About this Item
South African
Sarie Marais
2022
inscribed with the title in the work
engraved granite
height: 58,5cm; width: 43,5cm; depth: 5,5cm
Notes
Joost Pyke created this sculpture inspired by the Afikaans folk song "Sarie Marais," appreciating its message of freedom. His artwork symbolizes a connection to the earth, utilizing a unique Netherlands text sculpture technique rarely seen in South Africa. This song, beyond its folk origins serves as a protest against imperialism, bridging cultural divides across South Africa.
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