Original South African Art: Riteshni Singh - The Lovers Lorraine Bester Her environment

Her environment

Size: A4 (210x297)

I knew I wanted to include an experience that most if not all South Africans have had

It is also a typical African backdrop on an ostrich eggshell - this is to incorporate African elements within the original European or Renaissance setting so as to strengthen the theme of continuity

making her quite ordinary and not the “grand auntie” from Europe

Original South African Art: Riteshni Singh - The Lovers Lorraine Bester Her environmentArtist: Riteshni Singh Title: The Lovers Size: 900mm x 1200mm Medium: Acrylic, wool & pen Price: R19,500 Unframed Description: "The Lovers" was inspired by Gustav Klimts, "the kiss" I chose a mixed race couple in representation of our country. These 2 people uniting shows us how love can be formed through diversity. The bright colours on the painting and the mismatched patterns, represent all the mixed cultures and ethenicities of our land. I've used