Country: Namibia
These mixed media paintings have been created using beads, textiles and collages. Sara’s work attempts to recreate the dance movements of traditional ceremonial dancers of the Ndonga people. The bright colours reflect their traditional costumes, and the decorative beads used to create the work are often worn during these dances. The artwork, intentionally abstract, depicts beating drums and stamping feet with the intent to excite and inspire its viewers with the dancers emerging from the colourful background.
Citing colour as her main source of inspiration through the African landscapes and bright textiles surrounding her, Sara uses fabric and beads in her artwork to create an authentic and three dimensional appearance. She views her work as accessible to all, but in particular women with whom she works at community projects such as Visual Artists Namibia workshops, spreading creative skills in isolated communities.
Saara is a Diploma student in Applied Arts: Product Development, from the College of Arts. She has most recently exhibited in ‘New Beginnings’, Omba Gallery and ‘Ghetto Soldier’ at JMAC.