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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Empire, Large-Scale Bronze, 2024 After extensive production, the large-scale EMPIRE bronze sculpture has been successfully installed at the entrance of Optenhorst in Paarl, Western Cape. This monumental piece represents the culmination of months of dedicated work. Special thanks to Everard Read, Bronze Editions Fine Art Foundry, and Trevor and Otto at the Bronze Age Foundry […]
Common Ground Artist Residency – Kauai, Hawaii From April to July, Faith XLVII was in residence at KRNT Studios on the Common Ground Regenerative Farm in Kauai. During this period, she embarked on a new abstract series inspired by the island’s natural beauty and tranquil environment. This residency provided a unique opportunity for Faith to […]
J’ADORE 9 Layer Silkscreen 2023 38 x 55.8cm / 15 x 22 inches Printed on Radiant White Legion Somerset Printmaking Paper Edition of 30 INQUIRE J’ADORE marks the eighth silkscreen edition from South African artist Faith XLVII. With J’ADORE we tap into a new thread of Faith’s work, the beginning’s of abstract exploration. Created during […]
GRAVITY’S LAW Gravity’s law is a configuration of sequenced images expressing circular movement. Rotational impressions of the push and pull, the breath which forms the foundation of natural law. The debut of GRAVITY’S LAW was at Faith’s Exhibition, CLAIR – OBSCUR, which took place at the Museum of Fine Art in Nancy, France 2023.
