Fiona Kirkwood is a South African artist who lives in
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. She works in fibre and mixed media
to produce contemporary sculptures and installations
The works were symbolic of the spirit of South Africa and the social and political turmoil of our times. I used the theme of the magical, protective talisman to project the eventual triumph of hope over despair. The talisman is a magical, protective charm worn or carried to avert evil from or bring good luck to its holder.
Taliman Figure 1988 - 1989
(Details)
The figure is suspended in a colourful gateway as if entering a rite of passage. It appears to be surrounded by a protective aura and in its sexless self vibrates with life and colour. It appears to transcend life over death and hope over despair.
