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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.

The Seven Sisters

The Seven Sisters

Charcoal and oil on Fabriano · 71 x 100 cm · Sold
Suede pods

Suede pods

Charcoal and oil on Fabriano · 100 x 71 cm · Sold
Planet of the Little Prince

Planet of the Little Prince

Charcoal and oil on Fabriano · 100 x 71 cm · Sold
Ferruginous flower

Ferruginous flower

Charcoal and oil on Fabriano · 100 x 71 cm · Sold
Cardinal

Cardinal

Oil on Fabriano · 100 x 71 cm
Lone Star, Pamushana

Lone Star, Pamushana

Mixed media on Canvas · 50 x 40 cm
Hlambamalunga, Pamushana

Hlambamalunga, Pamushana

Mixed media on Paper · 42 x 60 cm · Sold
The Sentry

The Sentry

Charcoal and oil on Paper · 60 x 42 cm
Nhanga Pan, Pamushana

Nhanga Pan, Pamushana

Charcoal on Paper · 60 x 42 cm
Andansonia grandidieri

Andansonia grandidieri

Charcoal and oil on Paper · 71 x 100 cm · Sold

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