Vivienne Lawrence - "Monkeys"

Monkeys
Other, US$ 258

Monkeys

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Details

Other
Silkscreen

W: 740mm x H: 800mm
W: 29" x H: 31"

Approx. Weight: 0.15kg

This work is unframed

Price

US$ 258

Scale

Reference

Monkeys

About "Monkeys"

Set against a palette of rich ochres and earthy reds, Monkeys captures the playful intelligence and social energy of primates in a stylised African landscape. At the centre, the sacred baobab tree anchors the piece--a symbol of life, wisdom, and continuity. Surrounding it, the monkeys move freely, observing, reaching, leaping, and hanging--each pose hinting at curiosity and mischief. The outer border, filled with fluid, abstract forms, evokes ancestral markings and the untamed rhythm of nature. This piece celebrates the harmony between wild instinct and ancient knowledge, inviting a sense of joyful reverence for Africa's living heritage.

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$ 96-1,689

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Works > Artists > Vivienne Lawrence
Works > Category > Paintings
Works > Subject > Animals & Wildlife Art
Works > Keywords > African folklore
Works > Keywords > African wildlife
Works > Keywords > Animal antics
Works > Keywords > Baobab tree
Works > Keywords > Contemporary African textile
Works > Keywords > Curious creatures
Works > Keywords > Decorative borders
Works > Keywords > Earth tone palette
Works > Keywords > Hand-painted monkeys
Works > Keywords > Jungle life
Works > Keywords > Line and swirl motifs
Works > Keywords > Monkeys
Works > Keywords > Movement and mischief
Works > Keywords > Nature and culture fusion
Works > Keywords > Organic rhythm in art
Works > Keywords > Playful primates
Works > Keywords > Red and ochre hues
Works > Keywords > Storytelling through art
Works > Keywords > Tribal patterns
Works > Keywords > Whimsical wildlife

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