Renée Rossouw
The Opera
About the SessionA strong contemporary thread runs throughout the sale, rooted in long-standing tradition. Selective historic textiles offer a vital counterpoint and illuminate the deep sources that continue to inspire contemporary makers.
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 70 000 - 90 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 72 075
About this Item
South Africa 1985 -
The Opera
signed
100% hand-embroidered with acrylic yarn on linen fabric
height: 110cm; width: 152,5cm
Notes
"The Opera is a piece about music, originally a painting that took 3 months to compose, the work was an attempt to capture Bach's cello suites into form" - Renée Rossouw
This piece was produced by Wanderland Collective, who collaborate with South African artists and designers. It was hand-embroidered by Traiza Nokero.
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