Cape Town-based artist Sulette van der Merwe draws inspiration from philosophy, art history, and digital culture to create vibrant paintings and video animations. Her work delves into the concept of Heterotopia, exploring spaces with hidden layers of meaning beyond the surface.
Van der Merwe's artistic process is a playful dance between the physical and the digital. She enjoys weaving together diverse elements like illustrations, internet imagery, and photography, fostering a dynamic conversation between traditional painting and the fleeting nature of online experiences. This results in captivating abstractions that spark the viewer's imagination.
Education
2004 Dip Fine Arts. Tshwane University of Technology
Selected Exhibitions
2024 Surreal synapse at WORLDART
2022: Investec Cape Town Art Fair
2021: Node at WORLDART
2020: Turbine Art Fair (online)
2019: Summer group show, WORLDART, Cape Town
2019: "nano 1.3," Barnard Gallery, Cape Town
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Cape Town-based artist Sulette van der Merwe draws inspiration from philosophy, art history, and digital culture to create vibrant paintings and video animations. Her work delves into the concept of Heterotopia, exploring spaces with hidden layers of meaning beyond the surface.
Van der Merwe's artistic process is a playful dance between the physical and the digital. She enjoys weaving together diverse elements like illustrations, internet imagery, and photography, fostering a dynamic conversation between traditional painting and the fleeting nature of online experiences. This results in captivating abstractions that spark the viewer's imagination.
Education
2004 Dip Fine Arts. Tshwane University of Technology
Selected Exhibitions
2024 Surreal synapse at WORLDART
2022: Investec Cape Town Art Fair
2021: Node at WORLDART
2020: Turbine Art Fair (online)
2019: Summer group show, WORLDART, Cape Town
2019: "nano 1.3," Barnard Gallery, Cape Town
