THE NATURE OF MEMORY For this exhibition, Faith presents a large-scale textile installation titled The Nature of Memory. This immersive work draws upon the elemental tones of ocean and sky, invoking a deep, instinctual memory of rain, sky, river, horizon — the atmospheric haze of the natural world that resonates within us on a cellular, […]
VENARUM MUNDI, SAN FRANSISCO, USA, 2025 JUNE 28 – AUGUST 2, 2025 HERON ARTS. Through the delicate and labor-intensive process of deconstruction and reassembly, South African artist FAITH XLVII invites the viewer into an exploration of the economic and geopolitical systems that structure our world. Using the materiality of discontinued currency, maps, and flags, the […]
THE DECONSTRUCTION OF VALUE XIV 127 x 207 cm Deconstructed discontinued Yugoslavian bank notes and hand-sewn tapestry Currently showing at EXPO CHICAGO in booth 135. The title for the South African booth is Third Space, hailing from a continent of multiplicity, we exist at the interstices between colliding cultures. Post-colonial theorist Homi Bhabha dubs this […]
SEVEN, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2025 Seven is a new commissioned mural in the Netherlands, the artwork joins the permanent collection of the STRAAT Museum based in Amsterdam. The mural was created during the ORIGINS: Family and Legacy exhibition.
ALPHA OMEGA This hand stiched, limited edition risograph book is a collaborative project between Faith XLVII, Tyler B. Murphy, and Faith’s mother, Claire Waumsley. It features an original alphabet font created by Faith, a collection of drawings by both Faith and Tyler, and accompanying texts written by Faith and Claire. In Faith’s words: “The bones […]
MATTER MATTERS | ARTISTS & THEIR MEDIA at Everard Read London Ex Astra 145 x 121cm Carved and Inked Wood Translating to ‘from the stars,’ Ex Astra is a wooden ensemble comprised of twelve hand carved geometric impressions. These blocks show the stains of the printmaking process, serving as the foundational layers forming Faith’s broader […]
A Collaboration Between Faith XLVII and Koleka Putuma In partnership with The Center for the Less Good Idea, this billboard project confronts the pressing issue of Gender-Based Violence in South Africa. EVERY THREE HOURS “South African women are resilient. Their strength runs deep, down to their very marrow.They have endured immense suffering, yet they continue […]
Bullish Headquarters, Cayman Islands In collaboration with MA+ Creative, Faith was commissioned to create a large-scale interior mural for the Bullish headquarters in the Cayman Islands. Spanning 100 by 3 meters, the mural’s theme centers around the ecological significance of mangroves, paying homage to their vital role in the island’s environment. The artwork’s subtle tones […]
