Arriving at Witklipfontein, approaching the Dome’s ripples, we noticed considerably more trees and greenery than in the surrounding golden Platteland. We entered a restored grassland framed by black-hilled horizons, shaped by a mountain-sized stone from space that altered the course of Earth’s evolution two billion years ago. This stone, eroded over time, left only patterned […]
Area: South Africa
une expérience enrichissante et bien encadrée en Afrique du Sud
Ma résidence SAFFCA vient de se terminer avec succès après un mois et demi à Johannesburg, en Afrique du Sud. J’y ai été reçu dans un cadre de travail confortable fourni par SAFFCA en partenariat avec MOMO GALLERY qui ont organisé la réservation des billets aller-retour, ainsi que l’hébergement et l’espace de travail sur place […]
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grandiose et effrayante, magnifique et confrontante
Je n’avais jamais senti le soleil aussi chaud sur ma peau. Je suis arrivée en Afrique du Sud le premier février 2024, à la fin de l’été. C’était mon premier long courrier en avion, mon premier long départ de chez moi, et pour la première fois seule. Entre l’aéroport et la ferme de Witklipfontein, dans […]
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new insights and influences
I am incredibly grateful for the residency experience I had, which was provided by Saffca. The residency took place in Johannesburg, at Gallery Momo, who’s support was instrumental in my journey. They ensured I was well-accommodated, helped me navigate the local environment, and provided me with a fully equipped studio along with assistance in acquiring […]
beauty in everything
I am currently on a 3 months Artist residency, awarded and funded by SAFFCA. I have spent 6 weeks at Witklipfontein, in Vredefort Dome, FreeState and about to embark on another 6 weeks to Entabeni Lodge, Knysna. My life back home is busy, since I am also an entrepreneur, and the year started with the […]
a nourishing experience, personally and artistically
I had an incredible experience at Witklipfontein, collaborating with Brussels-based artist Jeanne Dedot, and later at Entabeni with South African artist Nina Kruger. The two residencies unfolded consecutively from the beginning of February until the middle of May, allowing my exploration to progressively deepen. At Witklipfontein, the residence was well equipped with everything we needed: […]
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a constant source of inspiration
I had the privilege of spending my first residency with SAFFCA at Entabeni Urban Farm, where I was immersed in the stunning natural beauty of Knysna’s landscape. The breathtaking views of the Knysna Heads, lush rolling hills and Fynbos tapestries served as a constant source of inspiration. I was grateful to share this experience with […]
j’ai pu me challenger à la solitude et à la liberté
Witklipfontein a été pour moi l’occasion de développer mon travail sur l’expérience de la nature. Avec le cadre du temps (un mois et demi) et de l’espace (vivre au milieu d’une réserve naturelle), j’ai pu me challenger à la solitude et à la liberté. L’apprentissage de ces notions (dans le contexte socio-culturel sud-africain) a nourri […]
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a place I’ve always dreamed of
This residency allowed me to discover a place I’ve always dreamed of – the bush, and the exceptional wildlife that inhabits it. These conditions were particularly fruitful for my drawing work, to which I was able to devote myself entirely and to finish works in progress. I took e advantage of the human and natural […]
the most liberating experience of my life
South Africa From the minute Pierre told me about participating in the SAFFCA residency program, I was excited. Excited about the potential that such an experience could have on me as a person and the effect it would have on my work. I knew that this was perfect timing. I decided that I wouldn’t ‘google’ […]