Painter and illustrator Kirsten Sims is a master of gentle parody, using idiosyncratic characters, gestural brushstrokes, enticing colour combinations and irresistible humour to draw in the viewer to consider subjects that hide – however subtly – beneath the surface. Portraying narrative scenes both fanciful and familiar, her work explores the literal
2024 is in full swing, and we’re excited to have an exceptional line-up of artists in the studio this year, including Kirsten Sims, Gerhard Human and Marna Hattingh. And first up is Aviwe Plaatjie, with his new screen print just off the drying racks and now ready for release. This artwork,