Friday 16 August was the anniversary of the Marikana massacre in which a total of 44 people died, 34 of them shot by the police. Marikana, with its hopelessly entangled […]
Author: Sarah
Marikana: In Honour of Pinky Mosiane
Yesterday, August 16, was the first anniversary of the Marikana massacre, when 34 miners were shot dead by police. In total, 44 people died. But 6 months before Marikana, a […]
My TEDxJohannesburg painting is for sale
This is a story of TEDxJohannesburg in a painting. I had very high hopes for this event. It was the one nice thing that has happened to me in a […]
Scenes from my TEDxJohannesburg Rehearsals
Tomorrow I am on the bill of TEDxJohannesburg. It’s a huge honour, and I’m thrilled to be part of such an interesting, eclectic group of speakers. My session is late […]
An uncynical painting about love
When it comes to love, I am a cynic. I don’t believe in love for myself, and I am still resolutely opposed to the idea of being in a relationship. […]
Lindt Ball
This is an illustration for a blog post, inspired by my Lindt Ball theory of men. The text around the ball refers to the experience of eating it.
A history of eggs as memes
The egg is an obvious symbol of creativity, new life and potential, so it’s hardly surprising that it should feature in myth from all corners of the globe. In my […]
Genes and Memes, Chickens and Eggs
When I was invited to speak at TEDxJohannesburg, I was initially flummoxed. The overall theme of the day is “Sages and Prodigies” and my particular section addresses “Genes and memes”. […]
Crash and Burn
August is a significant month for me. On the 31st, I turn a year older. On the 15th, I will be privileged to speak at TEDxJohannesburg. And two dates, August […]
A Red Angus Bull
Aldri Van Jaarsveld is a boy from Moorreesburg who somehow ended up in the ad industry in Joburg. Last year I did a talk about my experiences as a social […]
Presenting an Electric Storm
Sometimes, I see images that connect directly with my gut and make me want to paint, and this was one of them. Today after work, I felt compelled to paint. […]
Want need want need
This is an illustration for a blog post about money. Dragons are one of my favourite subjects and since they are associated with the hoarding of gold in Western folklore, […]