Posts by Mariska Nell
Young Love
“Young Love” was inspired by a photograph I took while sitting at a restaurant in Old Havana. Old Havana was buzzing with noises of laughter. Children were making their way home after school and you could hear some of them running around, others laughing out loud. There were groups of children playing in the square.…
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“What Else George? ” was inspired by Nespresso and my love for coffee. I wanted to create a piece that represents Nespresso and what better than their patron, George Clooney. In the commercials, they refer to Nespresso and say “What Else” and this was the main inspiration in creating this piece. I used acrylic paint…
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“My Little Cupcake” was inspired by a photo that I took. I baked cupcakes for the children and we had a large table set up with all the treats. Through all the laughter and excitement of the treats, this little girl stood out as she had a sense of sadness about her and tears in…
Read Full PostTrumpeting at the Fair
“Trumpeting at the Fair” was inspired by a photograph I took in Franschhoek main road during one of the Cape Minstrel’s parades. The entire vibe was a wonderful experience, and this particular man playing his trumpet was full of passion, and I wanted to capture the moment of this happiness in my art. I used…
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Created using a frame covered with single-use plastic bags and straws placed on concrete. This piece represents the threat to turtles worldwide. The turtle, with excessive barnacles due to bad health, swims over bleached coral. The title refers to the Hawksbill turtle and the phrase watching like a hawk over the dying ocean. The concrete…
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