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"Weave, stitch, mould, felt, sculpt - all methods to celebrate the textures of winter.
When Surfaces Speak returns to the tangible
within a world that increasingly prioritises the digital and the abstract. It is an invitation to
look more slowly, and to perceive with more than just the eye.During the quieter, colder months of winter, we return to our senses and to the quiet beauty of everyday things that reconnect us to the world that surrounds us."
The Ateljee at La Motte Wine Estate, Franschoek
12 JULY - 5 OCTOBER 2025
Curated by Nina Kruger
28 JULY '25
It is an absolute honor to present 'Stratum: A triptych' as the backdrop to this years edition of the ever inspiring TWYG African Textile Talks.
Here's a quick snap before they are finished up and installed.
Hopefully more to follow soon. Huge gratitue to Tandekile for the invitation and trusting my vision.
09 JUNE '25
Terra Forma (2025)
Bringing the deep textural resonance at LIM's latest winter curation
22 FEB '25
My latest work 'May Your Waters Find Stillness' looking so at home at LIM,
Continual gratitude to this visionary store and their trust and gorgeous presentation of my work
LEILA ATELIER ON SOCIAL
FROM THE ARCHIVE
JOURNAL
CROSSPOLYNATIONS : From Cone to Cloth
What goes in to the making of a cloth? To describe in words alone would fall shallow,so we decided to capture the process in motion. Thoughtfully collected by Chantel Clark and...
CROSSPOLYNATIONS : From Cone to Cloth
What goes in to the making of a cloth? To describe in words alone would fall shallow,so we decided to capture the process in motion. Thoughtfully collected by Chantel Clark and...
Kamers/MAKERS 2021
In the last week of October I had the absolute honor to take part in Kamers/Makers Blaauwklippen and share what I’ve been working on all winter. I am absolutely overwhelmed...
Kamers/MAKERS 2021
In the last week of October I had the absolute honor to take part in Kamers/Makers Blaauwklippen and share what I’ve been working on all winter. I am absolutely overwhelmed...
THE ORDER OF FLOW
A while back we came across Alan Watts’ 1968 Lecture ‘Stop Thinking About Life’ in which he describes the Chinese character ‘Li’ as a form of natural order, beautiful patterns...
THE ORDER OF FLOW
A while back we came across Alan Watts’ 1968 Lecture ‘Stop Thinking About Life’ in which he describes the Chinese character ‘Li’ as a form of natural order, beautiful patterns...
THE JOIE COLLECTION
I recently had the privilege of creating a collection of custom wall hangings for The Joie Collection, a new curated collection of locally produced beautiful home accessories. I am so grateful for...
THE JOIE COLLECTION
I recently had the privilege of creating a collection of custom wall hangings for The Joie Collection, a new curated collection of locally produced beautiful home accessories. I am so grateful for...
THE LEFT BANK
We Have Moved! And we are elated to share our new home. At the end of February we made the big decision to take apart our loom, pack up all...
THE LEFT BANK
We Have Moved! And we are elated to share our new home. At the end of February we made the big decision to take apart our loom, pack up all...
HOPEFUL BEGINNINGS
In 2018 I experienced a pretty life altering trip to India. When I returned home at the end of the year, I knew it was time to really dedicate myself...
HOPEFUL BEGINNINGS
In 2018 I experienced a pretty life altering trip to India. When I returned home at the end of the year, I knew it was time to really dedicate myself...