Artwork Description
the sea.
Painted in acrylic and ink on a vintage depth chart of the Cape coastline, the work brings together two stories. The first is the fisherman himself, absorbed in the familiar task of gathering and coiling rope. The second lies beneath the paint: a navigational chart once used to understand and traverse these waters. Together they create a layered narrative about place, livelihood and our enduring relationship with the ocean.
Forsyth is celebrated for transforming historical maps, newspapers and archival documents into contemporary artworks rich with meaning. Rather than treating these materials as backgrounds, she allows them to become active participants in the story. Here, the looping lines of the rope echo the markings of the chart, drawing the figure into the landscape and reinforcing the connection between people and the environments that sustain them.
Measuring 111 x 83 cm framed, Roped In is a unique original artwork that brings a strong sense of place and quiet storytelling to a collection. It is professionally framed and ready to hang. 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.
Keywords: fisherman,
