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