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Clementina Van Der Walt
A World of Speculation
2024

$6,400List Price

About the Item

From ancient times, the materiality of clay has presented itself as a metaphor for human self-transformation. In recent decades, visual artists have leveraged this metaphor to explore the boundaries of visual art through creative experimentation. This has led to the development of innovative techniques and styles that push the limits of materiality and artistic expression. ‘Compressing Materiality’ brings to the fore notable artists exploring the mutable materiality of clay, within the contemporary South African context. Existing in multiple temporalities and forms, both malleable and fragile, clay draws on various transformational agents to reflect culture and history- serving as a repository of collective memory and heritage. Its enduring materiality transcends temporal and spatial boundaries, fostering dialogue and understanding across diverse cultural landscapes. In the hands of an artist, clay transcends its inert state, undergoing metamorphosis through the alchemy of skill, imagination and fire. By demanding physical engagement- a communion between hand and material- the artwork is imbued with an innate vitality. Clementina Van Der Walt's ‘A World of Speculation’, featured as part of this group exhibition, exemplifies the transformative potential of clay. Van Der Walt's ceramic practice spans over four decades, during which she has explored the boundaries of the material through various techniques and styles. In 'A World of Speculation', Van Der Walt presents a hand-constructed, multi-piece, earthenware sculpture with underglaze pigments mounted on a metal pole. The work embodies the artist's ongoing fascination with the ‘sacred in the ordinary’ and the rituals of everyday life. Her work draws inspiration from the patterns, colours, and textures of the African landscape, as well as mid-century abstract art, blending modernist and constructivist styles. Through her innovative approach to ceramics, Van Der Walt pushes the boundaries of visual art, imbuing her pieces with vitality and perpetual flux.

Creator:
Clementina Van Der Walt (1952, South African)
Creation Year:
2024
Dimensions:
Height: 63 in (160 cm)Diameter: 11.82 in (30 cm)
Medium:
Earthenware,Underglaze,Pigment
Movement & Style:
Constructivist
Period:
2010-
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Cape Town, ZA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2546214897202

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