Artwork Description
Few things capture the spirit of Cape Town quite like children at play. In Cape Town, Lisette Forsyth celebrates a fleeting moment of freedom and joy as four youngsters move across the surface of a vintage nautical chart of the Cape Peninsula. Their energy contrasts beautifully with the precision of the map beneath them, transforming a historical document into a memory of childhood, community and belonging.
The beauty of the work lies in its ability to connect people and place. The map records coastlines, harbours and navigational markers, while the figures bring those spaces to life through lived experience. Forsyth reminds us that places are not defined solely by geography, but by the moments, relationships and memories formed within them. The result is a work that feels deeply local while remaining universally relatable.
Known for her distinctive paintings on maps, newspapers and archival materials, Lisette Forsyth has developed a unique visual language that bridges history and contemporary life. Measuring 78 x 109 cm framed, Cape Town is a unique original artwork that will resonate with collectors who love the city and the stories it holds. StateoftheART offers free tracked delivery within South Africa, secure worldwide shipping, and a seven-day money-back guarantee should the artwork not be quite right for your space once viewed in person.
