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Artists
Artists from exhibitions and projects that form part of the Stellenbosch Outdoor Sculpture Trust (SOST) archive.

Grounded I & II
Angus Taylor
2012
20 Stellenbosch
“Grounded I & II” by Angus Taylor are about the idea of being literally and metaphorically “grounded” – rooted in the earth, in a specific place, and in ordinary human experience, rather than elevated on a heroic pedestal. The paired works explore how a human figure relates to the land: their heavy, low-slung forms suggest weight, gravity and vulnerability, turning the body into a kind of landscape that emphasises stability, endurance, and connection to South African soil.
“I am currently working with material as its collaborator, rather than as its owner and manipulator. This allows the meaning of the material to become exposed through its simplicity. To me, raw media such as earth, stones, mud, dust and plant matter suggest realities and experiences that could be aligned with an innate awareness of belonging to African soil.”
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