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Baobabs

Africa’s mighty baobab trees have held an allure for me since I was a child. They tower over Africa around them, attracting people who congregate in their shade, so gigantic but peaceful. They’re actually succulents rather than trees, and although some are thought to be thousands of years old, no-one knows as they don’t have rings. That just adds to their sense of mystery.

I’ve drawn baobabs in Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Senegal and The Gambia. I discovered my grandfather had a similar interest, photographing them in the 1930s – when I found his black & white photos I used them as references too.

This series includes lithographs, charcoal & pencil sketches, paintings and monotypes. The lithographs were produced in collaboration with Mark Atwood and Joe Leshoka LeGate at The Artists’ Press in White River, in editions of 20 each. The monotypes were made at RBPW in New York.

Warhol baobab

Warhol baobab

Lithograph on Rives paper · 76 x 56 cm
Charcoal baobab

Charcoal baobab

Lithograph on Rives paper · 56 x 76 cm
Africa baobab

Africa baobab

Lithograph on Rives paper · 76 x 56 cm
Abstract baobab

Abstract baobab

Lithograph on Rives paper · 76 x 56 cm
Baobab sunrise

Baobab sunrise

Lithograph on Rives paper · 76 x 56 cm
Sentinels on Kariba

Sentinels on Kariba

Lithograph on Rives paper · 76 x 56 cm
Red Baobab

Red Baobab

Lithograph on Rives paper · 76 x 56 cm
Baobab under the Milky Way

Baobab under the Milky Way

Lithograph on Rives paper · 76 x 56 cm · Sold Out
Baobab shadow

Baobab shadow

Lithograph on Rives paper · 76 x 56 cm
The August winds

The August winds

Oil on Canvas · 60 x 200 cm · Sold

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