Fluid and acrylic medium on gallery style wood panel. Glossy and matte finish with large partially exposed wood.

2022

Description: La Mercy Lagoon, located in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa, has been unusually heavily polluted since 2009. It is a well-known place for locals to swim and fish, and is a vital source of livelihoods and fresh water for nearby villages, which have long suffered from this water pollution.

In January 2020, its color became inky black and odors appeared. Fish started to die due to lack of oxygen...It is important to know that this water comes from the Mdloti River, which then passes through the wastewater treatment plants of Verulam, where waste and sewage are discharged. The national environmental authorities warned the municipality to mitigate the pollution by risking criminal prosecution, but to no avail. This pollution has become a danger to humans, nature and the environment. What more is needed to act?

Vanessa was inspired by a photo of the lagoon taken by Luke Patterson to create her work Zulu to democratize ocean pollution.

Vanessa Gilbert practices fluid abstract art. This technique consists of mixing acrylics with a fluid medium to obtain a viscous and slightly liquid texture. The mixed medium can then be poured directly onto the canvas or the desired support, such as a wooden panel, using a pot. The finish of the artist's paints is usually very glossy, however a new matte version is now available on request.

Delivery 200$ +txt for all regions of Canada. The artist will contact you directly following your order to proceed with payment, if applicable.

*Additional fee of $150 for the creation of a wooden ridge. Not applicable to deliveries in the greater Montreal area.