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MERIT AWARDS
Merit award winner
MICHELLE
CZARNECKI
CAPE TOWN
There is still time I
Ribbon thread on linen
66,5 cm x 66,5 cm
There is still time I is part of a series titled
“Landscapes of Time”. This series of fibre
and textile works of imaginary landscapes
viewed from above represent life in progress
and the passage of time.
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The uniform ribbon thread and the repetitive
nature of the techniques used by the artist
reinforce the consistent, rhythmic passage of
moments. Using different stitching techniques,
the artist differentiates between big life
events and the seemingly mundane moments
in between. Both are essential in creating the
landscape but here the mundane is elevated as
a type of commentary on a fast-paced society
where little value is given to them.
For the artist, this is where authentic ideas are
born and where change can happen, where
there’s time to connect with nature and one
another. The use of texture and detail entices
the viewer to take a closer look at how they
spend their time, carving a uniquely scarred
landscape. In this specific work the perception
that “there is still time” is a comforting thought
both personally and for society at large. Comfort
and hope are conveyed through the use of soft
materials, colour and a sense of space.
SASOL NEW SIGNATURES • 2023 CATALOGUE
