In the summer of 2007 Strijdom van der Merwe worked on a series of lithographs. Two of these were “preparatory” works for the exhibition/installation with the title ‘Haikus’ that was done for KKNK in Oudtshoorn 2008. 45 poets wrote 163 new poems that were printed individually on the 163 white cotton cloths that functioned as prayer flags that blew in the wind. The installation/art work of 100 x 100�sq.m was erected for 8 days and dismanteld afterwards.
Continuing with the transient nature of his land art, the other prints that van der Merwe worked on are drawn records of works that he has done over the last few years, at various times and places. These prints are delicately rendered in a small format, proving that van der Merwe is as capable with printmaking as he is with manipulating large natural elements in the outdoors.
Strijdom van der Merwe has just signed the suite of prints and they are now available for sale. You can see the prints by clicking on ‘Limited edition SA prints’ on the left menu and then selecting van der Merwe, Strijdom.
