Vivienne Lawrence - "Ground Hornbill"

Ground Hornbill
Other, US$ 189

Ground Hornbill

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Details

Other
Silkscreen

W: 620mm x H: 620mm
W: 24" x H: 24"

Approx. Weight: 0.1kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 189

Scale

Reference

Ground Hornbill

About "Ground Hornbill"

At the heart of this composition stands the Southern Ground Hornbill--regal, distinctive, and rooted in African myth and ecology. Surrounded by rhythmic patterns and flowing lines, the bird becomes both a focal point and a symbol. The concentric frames suggest layers of meaning and protection, drawing the viewer inward to connect with the hornbill's watchful presence. Traditional motifs and organic shapes evoke the textures of land, culture, and time, echoing the bird's role as a messenger in folklore. Ground Hornbill is a quiet homage to resilience, tradition, and the sacred presence of nature in everyday life.

Vivienne Lawrence

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About Vivienne

Vivienne, daughter of Bobby, grew up in the Lowveld in a home full of art. After school, she did a secretarial course and then studied ceramics in Italy for a year.

She worked as a ceramic artist for 14 years and had a small studio at the Craft Gallery in Rocky Drift. Her first show at the Winkler Hotel in White River sold out, followed by another at the Nelspruit Library.

In the 1990s, Vivienne began taking photos of wildlife while travelling with her husband John Bassi, a helicopter pilot working in game capture. They travelled across Southern Africa, and she also visited Kenya twice for photography.

Later, Vivienne started painting on fabric in her studio at Casterbridge and held shows in the Lowveld and Johannesburg.

In 2018, Vivienne became ill with a brain tumour and had to stop working. With support from her cousin Heather, she began painting again--using her left hand. The artworks she creates now show her strength and love for art.

Today, Vivienne makes bold silkscreen prints of animals with African patterns. Her work is used in hotels, lodges, offices, and homes.

She also makes prints, pillow covers, table runners, and scarves.

Price Range

US$ 97-1,703

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