Sheila Cooper-Collins - "OvaHimba Lady"

OvaHimba Lady
Other, US$ 1,457

OvaHimba Lady

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W: 750mm x H: 1000mm x D: 150mm
W: 30" x H: 39" x D: 6"

Approx. Weight: 4kg

This work is framed (but can be supplied either framed or unframed)

Price

US$ 1,457

Scale

Reference

MH-6

About "OvaHimba Lady"

I wanted to take paper to another dimension. The beauty of african women with their decorative hair and headdresses inspired me to make a life size interpretation. The lovely monotone quality of the paper and working with light and shade.

Sheila Cooper-Collins

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About Sheila

Invented a way to use elephant and rhino dung in hand-made paper manufacture in mid eighties - an idea that has been emulated by artists and crafters all over the world. Pioneered paper art and molded African images in handmade paper. Also working with Aluminum for its shining and textural qualities., while continuing to paint in oils, watercolours, acrylics, pastels multimedia and silk Sheila regularly holds art classes.

Price Range

US$ 73-7,739

Exhibitions

One man and group exhibitions every year since 1979. All over South Africa and in London.

Education

B.A. Fine Arts

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