PYXIS NAUTICA This exclusive pendant edition was designed by Faith XLVII and presented by South African based Jeweller, Precious IYKYK. A handcrafted pendant, forged in traditional bronze and limited to just 47 pieces. This piece was crafted to serve as a talisman with psycho-magical significance. A staff that anchors the wearer in balanced navigation. A […]
THE HEART OF THE WORLD, San Quentin, USA, 2025 The Heart of the World, was painted inside of San Quentin State Prison. It speaks to the innate connection to spirit that we all have, and must have, in order to be of this world. The mural stands on the outside of West Block, where more […]
THE REFLECTION OF THE MOON UV cured ink print on 9mm Maple-finish plywood, 2025 29.7 x 42cm / 11.7 x 16.5 inches If the day is, in its essence, awakened consciousness beamed brilliant by the sun, then surely the night is the realm of the vast unknown and the great mystery. And within that night, […]
RUNNING THROUGH THE UNNAMED, New Jersey, USA, 2025 Rainy days spent with Keya Tama painting a white poppy on an abandoned steam plant in New Jersey. Small prayers for peace, for love, for family. Days with my son are days in the sun no matter the weather. Inner light. Unconditional love. There is only care. […]
THE NATURE OF MEMORY Indigo panels: Calico, Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria), Ferrous sulphate, Calx, Vinegar, Cotton thread, Wood Madder pieces: Silk organza, Madder root (Rubia cordifolia), Alum, Cotton thread, Wood For Faith’s 2025 exhibition,VENARUM MUNDI, she presented a large-scale textile installation titled The Nature of Memory. This immersive work draws upon the elemental tones of ocean […]
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 […]
