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Shifting Grounds Art Exhibition by Keonah Nyembe

  • August House 76 End Street Johannesburg, GP, 2028 South Africa (map)

My artistic practice delves into the intricate interplay between the natural and the human, particularly as we navigate an era of profound ecological change. In Shifting Grounds, I continue my exploration of environmental disruption, yet my focus has evolved to imagine new, speculative landscapes born from this very instability. My work exists in a liminal space where the boundaries between the organic and the artificial are not just blurred, but actively reconfigured.

Drawing inspiration from a deep fascination with the resilience of nature, I create immersive visual ecosystems that transcend the familiar. Through a process of experimentation, I construct new realities that are both fragile and tenacious—a reflection of a world in constant flux. My landscapes are not depictions of a ruined past, but rather visions of a future that is still unfolding. They are invitations to consider the possibilities of adaptation and coexistence in an environment perpetually reshaped by human-induced pressures.

By combining visceral textures and layered visual fields, I aim to engage the viewer in a sensory experience that challenges their perception of what is real and what is possible. My work serves as a reminder that the ground beneath us is constantly shifting, both literally and metaphorically. It is a dialogue with the unseen and the emerging, a quiet rumination on how we might re-inhabit a world in a state of continuous transformation. Ultimately, I strive to create work that not only acknowledges our precarious ecological state but also inspires a shift in perspective-one that fosters hope and new ways of seeing.

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