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"In every walk with nature one finds far more than one seeks"
Exploring land art for me is about simply stepping into the wilderness and finding inspiration with nature.
Land art takes you into the landscape, where the wild things are. In my creative journey, I have found many beautiful places and wish to share them in a conscious and engaging way. Based in South Africa, I personally guide walks in the bushveld, through forests, across rivers and along coastlines.
Within groups of 4 -12, we walk and respond to the ecology of specific site phenomena. I demonstrate techniques and process, documenting the temporary traces we make together.
To demonstrate the concept, I recently completed a week of art making in the Blyde River and Tzaneen areas of South Africa, these are some of the results...
Baobab Eye, clay, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Baobab Eye, clay, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Orangutan, pine needles, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Second Flight, feathers, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Forest Fawn, sticks and leaves, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Heron, sticks, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Big Suprise, sticks and leaves, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Fracture, leaves, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Cairn Egg, shale, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Stasis, granite, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Cascade, granite, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Cascade, granite, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Woven Forest, vine, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Woven Forest, vine, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Vitality, leaves, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
Lattice Arch, sticks, 2013, Simon Max Bannister
