Marsi van de Heuvel
Darlings
About the SessionThe Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees Benefit Auction forms an integral part of Strauss & Co’s ongoing partnership with one of South Africa’s leading arts festivals. Now in its fifth year, the auction reflects a shared commitment to supporting the visual arts and creating meaningful opportunities for artists and collectors. Held at Stellenbosch Town Hall and accompanied by a curated preview exhibition, the auction brings together works by both emerging and established artists. Its intention is to encourage new and seasoned collectors to engage with and invest in South African art, while expanding the market and improving access to the work of leading local artists. At its core, the auction places artistic excellence at the centre while seeking to create greater visibility and recognition for contemporary artistic practice.
LOT 31
Marsi van de Heuvel
Darlings
About this Item
signed on the reverse
Notes
Marsi van de Heuvel, born in 1987, is a Cape Town-based artist whose work explores ideas of identity, belonging, and healing. She grew up spending time in her mother’s art classroom, which inspired her to become an artist. Van de Heuvel received her Fine Art diploma from the Ruth Prowse School of Art, Cape Town, in 2010. While she focused on painting, she also creates with fineliner pens. Van de Heuvel has participated in several group and solo exhibitions in South Africa, including at the Cape Town Art Fair and the FNB Joburg Art fair, as well as the AKAA Fair in Paris, France.
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