Notes

The present lot is part of an immersive installation that fuses sculpture, digital art, and sound to evoke a sense of nostalgia in the viewer, awakening the inner child. The present lot executed on stretched canvas, serves as a visual anchor and a mood board for a video piece which accompanies this lot. The canvas is enhanced with mixed media collage layers that incorporate familiar elements from childhood, inviting viewers to reconnect with cherished memories and emotions.

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To access the video use the following password: bekind

Haidee Nel and Richard Thomson have collaborated on various art installations, including Aardklop 2022 and Turbine Art Fair 2023. Their work blends diverse art forms—sculpture, sound, performance, fashion and digital art—into interactive sensory experiences. By sharing their human experiences and exploring the connection between internal journeys and the external world, they push each other’s creative boundaries and foster mutual growth. Their pseudonyms, Liefie (Haidee Nel) and Seun (Richard Thomson) symbolise their inner child, embodying a collective voice that embraces curiosity and authenticity in their artistic expressions.