large scale sculptures - creating bespoke limited edition pieces - abstract sculpture - modern art - handmade - public art - contemporary ecological - rewilding - bird sculpture - avian - Handcrafted jewellery - Rooted in Africa - Contemporary African Design - Distinctive species extinction - Biodiversity - Indigenous garden - Pendant Jewellery - Handmade Gift - Animal Art - Wedding Gift - Rehabilitation
SONJA SWAN
Contemporary art
for
environmental awareness
My sculptural work has specific environmental and ecological messages.
It is modern, minimalist, abstract, biomorphic, and contemporary.
avian series
"In my first series of works, I explore man’s relationship with birds, their ancient history, and their role in our fragile ecosystem."
Everard Read Gallery. Edition 1/3 2021. Sold to Private Collector in Chicago. 198 x 159 x 185 cm
25 Oxford rd Forest Town Offices of Studio MAS/Clearwater Johannesburg 2021.Limited Edition of 3 198 x 159 x 185 cm
2022. 40 x 30 x 24 cm ceramic/plaster. unique
Everard Read Gallery. Edition 1/3 2021. Sold to Private Collector in Chicago. 198 x 159 x 185 cm
AVIS
"I investigate how a deeper understanding of Birds can lead us to understand the natural world better and my birds act as messengers to reveal a specific truth."
UCT FINAL PROJECT 2022. 300 x 50 x 40 cm Mixed Media.
2022. 300 x 50 x 40 cm Mixed Media.
UCT FINAL PROJECT 2022. 300 x 50 x 40 cm Mixed Media.
GALLUS
"The negative impact of industrialized farming and food production on the environment and all living species. Despite their almost comic-book appearance, my sculptures carry a dark message.
2022. 35 x 50 x 60 70 x 100 x 120 cm. ceramic/bronze
2022. 35 x 50 x 60 70 x 100 x 120 cm. ceramic/bronze
MURMURATIONS
Explores birds ' collective consciousness.
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"Many birds are highly social. They breed in colonies. Bathe in groups, roost in congregations, forage in flocks. They eavesdrop. They argue. They cheat. They give gifts. They tease. They share. They cultivate social networks. They vie for status. They kiss to console each other. Hey, teach their young. They may even grieve " – J. Ackerman, in The Genius of Birds.
2022. 23 x 8 x 23 cm 66 x 24 x 69 cm
2022. 23 x 8 x 23 cm 66 x 24 x 69 cm
2022. 23 x 8 x 23 cm 66 x 24 x 69 cm
SILENT SONG
Sonograms - visualized birdsong as a form of language and writing, to make sculptures of sound.
JAGUAR
GIVE HER A CROWN CAMPAIGN
2023
2023. marble composite. 59 x 62 x 73 cm
2023. marble composite. 59 x 62 x 73 cm
AVIS FRAGILIS
An Avis series sculpture, selected by Jaguar for GiveHerACrown
Hope is a thing with feathers
that perches on the soul,
it sings a tune without the words,
and never stops at all …
– Emily Dickenson
Detailed catalog of more work and pricelist are available on request.