Artwork Description
Jo Roets has arranged eight delicate white clay leaves around a warm terracotta-coloured circle, creating a lovely contrast between their intricate, lace-like surfaces and the smooth background. Some leaves overlap, others turn in different directions, giving 'Leaf #5' a gentle sense of movement.
What makes this piece particularly appealing is the extraordinary detail Jo achieves with self-drying natural stone clay. Each leaf has its own pattern of tiny openings and raised veins, recalling the fragile skeletons of leaves that have weathered and decayed in nature. The terracotta circle brings warmth to the composition, while the shadows cast by the leaves reveal the three-dimensional quality of the work.
Presented in a natural wood box frame, this original botanical relief artwork brings together fine craftsmanship and a contemporary, understated design. Its compact size makes it an appealing choice for a smaller wall or a collection of artworks inspired by the natural world.
Medium: Self-drying natural stone clay
Framed dimensions: 25 × 25 × 4.5 cm
Price: R7,850
