A Sneak Peek? What's this? Chatting over tea at HQ
one day, we were marvelling at how lucky we are to work with such an
array of wonderful designers, and in doing so get to know them, their
spaces, people and pets. Suddenly we thought, "We should share them!"
and voila! we now have a spot on the blog for Studio Sneak Peeks!
With a
background in film and advertising, Sharon Boonzaier is an established artist and
designer, who explores a wide variety of creative mediums ranging from drawing and oil paintings to murals and lighting. There is magic in
the simplicity of her tea-light shades which effortlessly turn her
sketches into quiet, contemplative 3D objects.
Sharon often creates artwork that celebrates South
Africa’s indigenous fauna and flora and urges the viewer to make steps
towards protecting it. She is one of the founding members of The
Concious Art Collaborative, a group of artists, designers and film
makers who contribute to finding solutions for conservation.
Sharon's studio is an enchanting space to visit! Shelves are stacked high with palettes, textured papers and canvases, and work tables decorated with glass bottles of coloured inks and paintings paused in completion while layers dry. She often holds art classes there, and it's a treat to hear her talk about her own work, the new directions she is exploring and the passion she has for portraying the beauty of nature.
To follow Sharon on Facebook
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To browse her gorgeous tealight shade range
click here
