Redunca fulvorufula (2018)

Ink on Paper

229 mm x 305 mm

About

Zandri Oosthuysen (b. 1991) is a South African Artist. Oosthuysen studied at the University of the Witwatersrand, obtaining a Master’s degree in Art History in 2016 as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) in 2014. Working predominantly with oils, ink, and charcoal, Oosthuysen’s work engages with the notion of ‘Memento Mori’ – the Latin phrase meaning ‘remember, you will die’. This subject, closely related to Vanitas still life, was prevalent during the Baroque. The genre featured symbols pointing to mortality - encouraging reflection on the transience of life. Rather than depicting human skulls, Oosthuysen refers to animal remains. Mesmerised by the varying textures, forms and colour of animal remains, Oosthuysen refers to skulls, flesh and bones to contemplate mortality and flesh out ideas of life and death. Oosthuysen has participated in numerous group exhibitions and had her work both commissioned and acquired for a number of individuals’ private collections.

 

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2024 Clusterplak? How Bazaar!, Daor Contemporary, Cape Town.

2024 Spier Arts Trust Creative Block, GFI Art Gallery, Port Elizabeth.

2023 Summer Salon, Bag Factory, Johannesburg.

2023 SURP By NYC, New York Academy of Art, New York City.

2023 Spier Arts Trust Creative Block, Turbine Art Fair, Johannesburg.

2022 Summer Salon, Bag Factory, Johannesburg.

2022 TAF Paper, Turbine Art Fair, Johannesburg.

2022 Autumn Group Show, Daor Contemporary, Cape Town.

2021 TAF Paper I, Turbine Art Fair, online.

2021 She Empowered, She Impressions, virtual exhibition.

2020 All Womxn Matter, Art@Africa & Julie Miller African Contemporary, online.

2019 Conceptual Animal, Art. Well Gallery, Johannesburg.

2018 Talent Unlocked, Turbine Art Fair, Johannesburg.

2014 Grad Show: NEWWORK14, Wits Art Museum, Johannesburg.